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

This is a twenty-stuiver emergency coin from Amsterdam, crafted from municipal silver during a siege, by Roelant Goverts Pigge. Imagine the unease of a city under siege. This coin offers a palpable connection to the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The coin was a product of necessity, forged from the city's silver, and it reflects Amsterdam's resilience. The very shape of the coin, unconventional for its time, speaks volumes about the disruption of normal life. It's a potent symbol of a community under duress, turning to its resources in a time of crisis. It serves as a reminder of how economic and political instability affects everyday life. The weight of this small object carries the weight of history. It stands as a testament to human endurance and the resourcefulness required when the structures of daily life are threatened.