West Frisian scheepjesschelling dated 1678, struck at Enkhuizen, with the final digit 8 positioned close to the left side of the crown. Obverse: Crowned arms of West Friesland, showing two lions with billets, flanked by the denomination 6–S. The date appears to the upper left, with the final 8 close to the crown. Legend: MO · NO : ORDIN · WEST · FRISIÆ · 1678 Reverse: Three-masted sailing ship sailing to the right on waves, with sails, flags and detailed rigging. Legend: DEVS · FORTITVDO · ET · SPES · NOSTRA Historical and numismatic context: Issued during the Dutch Republic, this six-stuiver denomination is known as a scheepjesschelling, or “ship shilling”, after its ship design. The crowned regional arms and the abbreviated name WEST FRISIÆ identify West Friesland. The reverse motto translates as “God is our strength and hope.” The position of the final 8 beside the crown is a visible feature of this specimen. The references below identify the general type. Diameter: 25.2 mm Type references: Verkade 72.4 Purmer & Van der Wiel, HPM Wf 81 Krause & Mishler, KM 76