Twintig stuiver, noodmunt uit Amsterdam, geslagen tijdens het beleg uit het stedelijke zilver Possibly 1578

This silver coin, "Twintig stuiver, noodmunt uit Amsterdam," was struck in 1578 during the Siege of Amsterdam. The coin's square shape is unusual, indicative of its creation during a time of scarcity. The obverse features the crowned initials of the city of Amsterdam, while the reverse displays a laurel wreath surrounding the inscription "AMSTEL," an inscription that dates back to the 16th century. This coin is a testament to the resourcefulness of Amsterdam during a difficult period and is a piece of Dutch history and numismatics.