Netherlands, Gelderland Bezemstuiver 1640 (No reserve price)

Gelderland stiver 1640
Gelderland stiver from 1640, also known as the besom stiver. Silver (333/1000), weight 1.31 g, diameter 16.5 mm. Coins were minted in Harderwijk.

This coin is also known as an arrow stiver and has the value of 1 stiver.

The name 'besom stiver' or 'arrow stiver' comes from the design on the coin. On one side is a tied bundle of arrows (usually seven, symbolizing the Seven United Netherlands). The bottom of the arrow bundle was jokingly compared to a broom by the common folk.