Netherlands, West Friesland Scheepjesschelling 1757/56 – Date Overstrike – CNM 2.46.70 (No reserve price)
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West Friesland, Netherlands, silver 6 Stuivers Scheepjesschelling dated 1757/56 with a date overstrike, CNM 2.46.70, showing the crowned West Friesland coat of arms on the obverse and a three‑masted ship on the reverse.
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Netherlands – West Friesland – Silver 6 Stuivers (Scheepjesschelling) 1757/56 – Date Overstrike – CNM 2.46.70
Description:
Silver Scheepjesschelling of 6 Stuivers, issued by West Friesland in 1757 during the Dutch Republic.
This example features a date overstrike, with the final digit 7 struck over an earlier 6 (1757/56).
Obverse:
The crowned coat of arms of West Friesland, depicting two lions, with the denomination 6 – S on either side.
Surrounding Latin inscription referring to the issuing authority of West Friesland.
Reverse:
A three-masted sailing ship with sails, flags and detailed rigging.
Surrounding Latin inscription: DEUS FORTITUDO ET SPES NOSTRA (God is our strength and our hope).
Specifications:
- Issuer: West Friesland, Dutch Republic
- Denomination: Scheepjesschelling (6 Stuivers)
- Year: 1757/56 (date overstrike)
- Material: Silver
- References: CNM 2.46.70; HPM Wf 56; Verkade 72.6; KM 102.3
Historical Context:
The Scheepjesschelling was a silver denomination valued at six stuivers, issued by several provinces of the Dutch Republic.
The sailing ship reflects the maritime importance of the Netherlands during the eighteenth century.
The date overstrike 1757/56 represents the reuse or modification of an earlier dated die, a feature of particular interest to collectors of Dutch provincial coinage.
Netherlands – West Friesland – Silver 6 Stuivers (Scheepjesschelling) 1757/56 – Date Overstrike – CNM 2.46.70
Description:
Silver Scheepjesschelling of 6 Stuivers, issued by West Friesland in 1757 during the Dutch Republic.
This example features a date overstrike, with the final digit 7 struck over an earlier 6 (1757/56).
Obverse:
The crowned coat of arms of West Friesland, depicting two lions, with the denomination 6 – S on either side.
Surrounding Latin inscription referring to the issuing authority of West Friesland.
Reverse:
A three-masted sailing ship with sails, flags and detailed rigging.
Surrounding Latin inscription: DEUS FORTITUDO ET SPES NOSTRA (God is our strength and our hope).
Specifications:
- Issuer: West Friesland, Dutch Republic
- Denomination: Scheepjesschelling (6 Stuivers)
- Year: 1757/56 (date overstrike)
- Material: Silver
- References: CNM 2.46.70; HPM Wf 56; Verkade 72.6; KM 102.3
Historical Context:
The Scheepjesschelling was a silver denomination valued at six stuivers, issued by several provinces of the Dutch Republic.
The sailing ship reflects the maritime importance of the Netherlands during the eighteenth century.
The date overstrike 1757/56 represents the reuse or modification of an earlier dated die, a feature of particular interest to collectors of Dutch provincial coinage.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, West Friesland
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
1757/56 – Date Overstrike – CNM 2.46.70
Denomination
Scheepjesschelling
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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