Netherlands, Enkhuizen Wapenstuiver West Friesland 1676
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Silver double wapenstuiver of West Friesland, minted in Enkhuizen in 1676, featuring the crowned provincial coat of arms with two lions.
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West Friesland – Double wapenstuiver 1676 – Enkhuizen
Beautiful silver double wapenstuiver from 1676, with an exceptionally sharp striking and a particularly strong relief.
This historical coin was struck on the private mint of Dirk Bosch in Enkhuizen, with dies crafted by the renowned medalist Christoffel Adolphi.
Obverse
The provincial name WEST FRISIA, split over two lines, with beneath it the denomination 2 STUYVERS and the year 1676. At the top, three floral ornaments.
Legend:
❀❀❀ / WEST / FRI·SIA / 2·STUYVERS / 1676
Reverse
The crowned coat of arms of West Friesland with two lions placed one above the other, flanked by the letters B – P, the historic designation for Bank Payment.
The crown, both lions, and the surround of the coat of arms are unusually sharply detailed.
Catalogue references
* Verkade 74.5
* HNPM 88
* CNM 2.15.13
A particularly attractive specimen with a beautiful silvery-grey patina, strikingly sharp details and an excellent, clearly visible relief.
A splendid 17th-century double wapenstuiver, distinguished by its powerful strike, detailed depiction and excellent appearance. A treasure for any collector of Dutch provincial coins.
West Friesland – Double wapenstuiver 1676 – Enkhuizen
Beautiful silver double wapenstuiver from 1676, with an exceptionally sharp striking and a particularly strong relief.
This historical coin was struck on the private mint of Dirk Bosch in Enkhuizen, with dies crafted by the renowned medalist Christoffel Adolphi.
Obverse
The provincial name WEST FRISIA, split over two lines, with beneath it the denomination 2 STUYVERS and the year 1676. At the top, three floral ornaments.
Legend:
❀❀❀ / WEST / FRI·SIA / 2·STUYVERS / 1676
Reverse
The crowned coat of arms of West Friesland with two lions placed one above the other, flanked by the letters B – P, the historic designation for Bank Payment.
The crown, both lions, and the surround of the coat of arms are unusually sharply detailed.
Catalogue references
* Verkade 74.5
* HNPM 88
* CNM 2.15.13
A particularly attractive specimen with a beautiful silvery-grey patina, strikingly sharp details and an excellent, clearly visible relief.
A splendid 17th-century double wapenstuiver, distinguished by its powerful strike, detailed depiction and excellent appearance. A treasure for any collector of Dutch provincial coins.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, Enkhuizen
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
West Friesland 1676
Denomination
Wapenstuiver
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Ungraded
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