Netherlands, West Friesland Wapenstuiver 1678

West Friesland – Double armorial stuiver 1678 – Enkhuizen – Rare (R) Northern Netherlands – Republic of the Seven United Netherlands – West Friesland Rare silver double armorial stuiver from 1678, minted at the authorized Mint of Enkhuizen. This special coinage took place under the direction of the Amsterdam jeweler Dirck Bosch, who operated the mint. The coin dies were produced by the skilled Amsterdam die-sinker Christoffel Adolphi, whose craftsmanship is clearly expressed in the refined details of the coat of arms, the lions and the ornate crown. Obverse: The inscription WEST / FRISIA, split over two lines, with the year 1678 beneath. Above the inscription three rosettes and below the year a fourth rosette. All within a reeded edge. Reverse: The crowned arms of West Friesland with two lions placed one above the other, facing left. On either side the value designation 2 – S (two stuivers). All within a reeded edge. Coin details: * Mint place: Enkhuizen * Year: 1678 * Mint operation: Dirck Bosch * Die engraver: Christoffel Adolphi * Metal: Silver * Weight: 1.1 grams * Diameter: 17.5 mm * Rarity: R Example with sharply worked details and an attractive, aged patina. The original die-engraver details are particularly well visible, especially in the lions, the crown and the ornaments. Catalogue references: Verkade 74.7 | HNPM 91 | CNM 2.15.14 – R A rare West Frisian double armorial stuiver from the Enkhuizen mint issue, with refined die-work by Christoffel Adolphi and an exceptionally good preservation of the original details.

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