Hollandse dubbele stuiver, 1758 1758

This silver coin, known as a "Hollandse dubbele stuiver," was minted in 1758 by the Province of Holland. It features the coat of arms of Holland on one side, depicting a lion with a crown, and the inscription "HOLLANDIA 1758" on the other. This small but significant coin, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides insight into the monetary system and artistry of 18th-century Holland. Numismatics, the study of coins, offers a unique lens into history, culture, and art.