Netherlands, West Friesland Zilveren Rijder 1742 – Rooster Mintmark – Delmonte 1022






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1742 West Friesland Silver Ducaton (Zilveren Rijder), denomination 60 stuivers, Rooster mintmark, weight 31.1 g, diameter 42.5 mm, ungraded.
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Netherlands – West Friesland – Silver Ducaton (Zilveren Rijder) 1742 – Rooster Mintmark – Delmonte 1022
Description:
Silver Ducaton, also known as the Zilveren Rijder (Silver Rider), issued by West Friesland in 1742 during the Dutch Republic. A large silver denomination valued at three guilders.
Obverse:
An armoured knight on horseback facing right, holding a raised sword. Below the horse is the crowned coat of arms of West Friesland.
Surrounding Latin inscription: MO NO ARG CONFOE BELG PRO WESTFRI, accompanied by the rooster mint master's mark.
Reverse:
The crowned coat of arms of the Dutch Republic, supported by two crowned lions. Below, the date 1742 appears within an ornamental cartouche.
Surrounding inscription: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT (Through unity small things grow).
Specifications:
- Issuer: West Friesland, Dutch Republic
- Denomination: Ducaton / Zilveren Rijder (60 Stuivers)
- Year: 1742
- Material: Silver
- Mint master's mark: Rooster
- Diameter: 42.5 mm
- Weight: 31.1 g
- References: CNM 2.46.41; HPM Wf 32; Delmonte 1022; Verkade 62.1; Davenport 1834; KM 127.1
Historical Context:
The Ducaton was an important large silver denomination used in commerce throughout the Dutch Republic. West Friesland was among the issuing authorities, and its coinage combined regional heraldic symbols with those of the United Provinces.
Netherlands – West Friesland – Silver Ducaton (Zilveren Rijder) 1742 – Rooster Mintmark – Delmonte 1022
Description:
Silver Ducaton, also known as the Zilveren Rijder (Silver Rider), issued by West Friesland in 1742 during the Dutch Republic. A large silver denomination valued at three guilders.
Obverse:
An armoured knight on horseback facing right, holding a raised sword. Below the horse is the crowned coat of arms of West Friesland.
Surrounding Latin inscription: MO NO ARG CONFOE BELG PRO WESTFRI, accompanied by the rooster mint master's mark.
Reverse:
The crowned coat of arms of the Dutch Republic, supported by two crowned lions. Below, the date 1742 appears within an ornamental cartouche.
Surrounding inscription: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT (Through unity small things grow).
Specifications:
- Issuer: West Friesland, Dutch Republic
- Denomination: Ducaton / Zilveren Rijder (60 Stuivers)
- Year: 1742
- Material: Silver
- Mint master's mark: Rooster
- Diameter: 42.5 mm
- Weight: 31.1 g
- References: CNM 2.46.41; HPM Wf 32; Delmonte 1022; Verkade 62.1; Davenport 1834; KM 127.1
Historical Context:
The Ducaton was an important large silver denomination used in commerce throughout the Dutch Republic. West Friesland was among the issuing authorities, and its coinage combined regional heraldic symbols with those of the United Provinces.
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