Netherlands, West Friesland. Duit 1739
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A 1739 copper West Friesland duiten (1/8 stuiver) minted in Enkhuizen under mintmaster Jan Knol, bearing the knolraap mark, and in UNC condition.
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Northern Netherlands, Republic of the Seven United Netherlands – West Frisia, City of Enkhuizen. Duit 1739 – Master of the Mint Jan Knol – UNC
Offered is a 1739 duit, minted by the city of Enkhuizen for West Frisia during the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. The coin was struck under mintmaster Jan Knol and bears the mintmark knolraap.
This specimen is uncirculated and stands out for its sharp detailing, fully original relief and crisp, pristine fields. Duiten of this type and year are rare in this quality and are offered only sporadically.
A duit was a copper coin with a value of 1/8 stuiver and formed an important part of daily commerce within the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. The various provinces and regions, including West Frisia, had the right to strike their own duiten.
The obverse shows the inscription “WEST / FRI / SIAE” in three lines, with the mintmaster’s mark knolraap above it. On the reverse is depicted the crowned coat of arms of West Frisia, surrounded by an ornate wreath.
Catalogued as Verkade 76.4, Purmer & Van der Wiel 3010, HNPM 71, CNM 2.46.96 and Pannekeet 130.
The coin is carefully packaged and shipped fully insured.
Northern Netherlands, Republic of the Seven United Netherlands – West Frisia, City of Enkhuizen. Duit 1739 – Master of the Mint Jan Knol – UNC
Offered is a 1739 duit, minted by the city of Enkhuizen for West Frisia during the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. The coin was struck under mintmaster Jan Knol and bears the mintmark knolraap.
This specimen is uncirculated and stands out for its sharp detailing, fully original relief and crisp, pristine fields. Duiten of this type and year are rare in this quality and are offered only sporadically.
A duit was a copper coin with a value of 1/8 stuiver and formed an important part of daily commerce within the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. The various provinces and regions, including West Frisia, had the right to strike their own duiten.
The obverse shows the inscription “WEST / FRI / SIAE” in three lines, with the mintmaster’s mark knolraap above it. On the reverse is depicted the crowned coat of arms of West Frisia, surrounded by an ornate wreath.
Catalogued as Verkade 76.4, Purmer & Van der Wiel 3010, HNPM 71, CNM 2.46.96 and Pannekeet 130.
The coin is carefully packaged and shipped fully insured.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
West Friesland, Netherlands
Year/period and variation
1739
Denomination
Duit
Condition
Ungraded
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