Netherlands, Enkhuizen Scheepjesschelling 1677 R
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Silver ship token (scheepjesschelling) from Enkhuizen, West Friesland, dated 1677, weight 3.28 g, diameter 25 mm, not certified.
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Scheepjesschelling
Northern Netherlands – Dutch Republic (1581–1795)
West Friesland, Enkhuizen, 1677 – a very rare year
Silver ship’s shilling, struck at the chartered mint of Enkhuizen under mintmaster David Hagenet.
Specifications
• Metal: silver
• Weight: 3.28 grams
• Cross-section: 25 mm
Front side
Warship sailing before the wind; at the stern the Dutch tricolor flutters. Inscription:
God is our strength and our hope.
(God is our strength and our hope)
Reverse side
Crowned feudal coat of arms of West Friesland, flanked by the value indication 6 – S. Inscription:
MO:NO:ORDIN • West Frisia 1678
Rarity:
Very rare year; this type appears only sporadically in public auctions.
Historical background:
Although West Frisia formally formed part of the County of Holland, the lordship retained a high degree of autonomy, including its own coinage. From 1587 the cities of Hoorn, Enkhuizen and Medemblik agreed to perform the minting jointly and in rotation, an arrangement that lasted until 1796. The ship-money chests from this period are tangible witnesses of this special position within the Republic.
Struck at the Westfriese Mint in Enkhuizen, operated by the Amsterdam jeweler Dirck Bosch. The coin dies were cut by the renowned Amsterdam die-engraver Christoffel Adolphi, known for his high quality and aesthetically pleasing die work.
Reference:
CNM / Delmonte 2.15.08
Scheepjesschelling
Northern Netherlands – Dutch Republic (1581–1795)
West Friesland, Enkhuizen, 1677 – a very rare year
Silver ship’s shilling, struck at the chartered mint of Enkhuizen under mintmaster David Hagenet.
Specifications
• Metal: silver
• Weight: 3.28 grams
• Cross-section: 25 mm
Front side
Warship sailing before the wind; at the stern the Dutch tricolor flutters. Inscription:
God is our strength and our hope.
(God is our strength and our hope)
Reverse side
Crowned feudal coat of arms of West Friesland, flanked by the value indication 6 – S. Inscription:
MO:NO:ORDIN • West Frisia 1678
Rarity:
Very rare year; this type appears only sporadically in public auctions.
Historical background:
Although West Frisia formally formed part of the County of Holland, the lordship retained a high degree of autonomy, including its own coinage. From 1587 the cities of Hoorn, Enkhuizen and Medemblik agreed to perform the minting jointly and in rotation, an arrangement that lasted until 1796. The ship-money chests from this period are tangible witnesses of this special position within the Republic.
Struck at the Westfriese Mint in Enkhuizen, operated by the Amsterdam jeweler Dirck Bosch. The coin dies were cut by the renowned Amsterdam die-engraver Christoffel Adolphi, known for his high quality and aesthetically pleasing die work.
Reference:
CNM / Delmonte 2.15.08
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, Enkhuizen
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/Period and Variation
1677 R
Denomination
Scheepjesschelling
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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