Netherlands – West Friesland – 1 Gulden 1703 – Generaliteitsgulden – Enkhuizen Obverse: Crowned Generality arms of the United Provinces, showing the lion holding a sword and a bundle of arrows. The denomination I – G is divided on either side of the shield. Legend: MO : ARG : ORD : FÆD : BELG : WESTF Expanded: Moneta Argentea Ordinum Foederatorum Belgii Westfrisiae Translation: Silver coinage of the States of the United Netherlands, West Friesland. At the end of the legend is the rosette mint master’s mark of Pieter van Romondt. Reverse: The Dutch Maiden standing, holding a spear surmounted by the Liberty Cap in her right hand and resting her left arm on a Bible placed on an ornamented pedestal. Legend: HAC NITIMVR – HANC TVEMVR Translation: “On her we rely; her we protect.” Date 1703 in the exergue. Specifications: Country: Netherlands Issuing authority: West Friesland Denomination: 1 Gulden / Generaliteitsgulden Year: 1703 Mint: Enkhuizen Mint master: Pieter van Romondt Mint master’s mark: Rosette Material: Silver Fineness: .920 Weight: 9.70 g Diameter: 32 mm References: Delmonte 1180; Verkade 70.1; HPM Wf48; CNM 2.46.56; Pannekeet 112; KM 97.1 Historical context: West Friesland possessed its own minting authority within the Dutch Republic and struck Generaliteitsguldens according to the common monetary standard of the United Provinces. The type combines the Generality arms with the Dutch Maiden, Liberty Cap and Bible. The 1703 issue belongs to the early series with the rosette mint master’s mark; substantial production of West Frisian guldens is recorded for this year.