Netherlands, West Friesland Dukaat 1666
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West Friesland silver ducat of 1666 from the United Provinces, a very rare date in excellent preservation and not certified.
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NORTHERN NETHERLANDS – REPUBLIC (1581–1795)
West Friesland – Silver ducat 1666
Very rare year – Exceptional state of preservation
A splendid West Frisian silver ducat from 1666, a very rare year that is encountered only sporadically, especially in such a state of preservation. A particularly appealing seventeenth-century issue featuring a boldly rendered armored knight and a beautifully detailed Generality arms.
Front:
An armored knight, facing to the right, with a raised sword in his right hand. In front of him the provincial coat of arms of West Friesland, flanked by the year 16 – 66.
Legend:
MO : NO : ARG : PRO : CONFOE : BELG : WESTF
Translation: New silver coin of West Friesland, belonging to the United Provinces.
Reverse:
The crowned Generality coat of arms of the United Netherlands, with the Dutch lion, sword and bundle of arrows.
Legend:
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT ✶
Translation: Through unity, small things grow.
Historically known as: Eendracht maakt macht. (Unity makes strength.)
Historical background and rarity
The silver ducat belonged to the most important trade coins of the Dutch Republic and, thanks to its recognizable depiction and reliable silver content, found its way into international payments.
The year 1666 falls in the middle of the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665–1667), in which the Republic defended its trading interests and maritime position against England. The armored knight represents the independence and resilience of the United Netherlands, while the Generality arms and the Latin motto emphasize the union between the provinces.
The West Frisian issue of 1666 is among the very rare dates within this series. Specimens are offered only sporadically, and such a preservation is even more exceptional.
The offered piece is distinguished by its attractive silver-grey patina, strong details, and splendid presentation. The combination of the very rare year and the remarkable condition in which this coin has been preserved makes it a particularly collectible example.
An exceptional West Frisian silver ducat from 1666. Not only a very rare year, but above all the combination with this splendid state of preservation makes this specimen an extraordinary acquisition for the specialized collector of Dutch provincial coins.
NORTHERN NETHERLANDS – REPUBLIC (1581–1795)
West Friesland – Silver ducat 1666
Very rare year – Exceptional state of preservation
A splendid West Frisian silver ducat from 1666, a very rare year that is encountered only sporadically, especially in such a state of preservation. A particularly appealing seventeenth-century issue featuring a boldly rendered armored knight and a beautifully detailed Generality arms.
Front:
An armored knight, facing to the right, with a raised sword in his right hand. In front of him the provincial coat of arms of West Friesland, flanked by the year 16 – 66.
Legend:
MO : NO : ARG : PRO : CONFOE : BELG : WESTF
Translation: New silver coin of West Friesland, belonging to the United Provinces.
Reverse:
The crowned Generality coat of arms of the United Netherlands, with the Dutch lion, sword and bundle of arrows.
Legend:
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT ✶
Translation: Through unity, small things grow.
Historically known as: Eendracht maakt macht. (Unity makes strength.)
Historical background and rarity
The silver ducat belonged to the most important trade coins of the Dutch Republic and, thanks to its recognizable depiction and reliable silver content, found its way into international payments.
The year 1666 falls in the middle of the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665–1667), in which the Republic defended its trading interests and maritime position against England. The armored knight represents the independence and resilience of the United Netherlands, while the Generality arms and the Latin motto emphasize the union between the provinces.
The West Frisian issue of 1666 is among the very rare dates within this series. Specimens are offered only sporadically, and such a preservation is even more exceptional.
The offered piece is distinguished by its attractive silver-grey patina, strong details, and splendid presentation. The combination of the very rare year and the remarkable condition in which this coin has been preserved makes it a particularly collectible example.
An exceptional West Frisian silver ducat from 1666. Not only a very rare year, but above all the combination with this splendid state of preservation makes this specimen an extraordinary acquisition for the specialized collector of Dutch provincial coins.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, West Friesland
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
1666
Denomination
Dukaat
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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