Westfriesland 1682 6 stuivers
This specimen was lot 1655 in Sedwick Treasure Auction 38 (Winter Park, FL, November 2025), where it sold for $264. The catalog description[1] noted, "NETHERLANDS (United), Westfriesland, 6 stuivers (roosschelling), 1682. Another scarce type from this wreck (first of this date that we've offered at auction), dull gray and rather matte surfaces from very mild corrosion, most details visible including clear date. Pedigreed to the Steve Valentine Collection, with original certificate from the salvor/conservator. Recovered from Merestein, sunk in 1702 off South Africa." This coin derives its name from the rose on the reverse. It is listed for 1682-83. In the eighteenth century, this denomination became the scheepjesschelling.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 5.27 g, 0.583 fine silver, this specimen 4.40 grams.
Catalog reference: KM-5.2.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- van der Wis, Jan, and Tom Passon, Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten geslagen sind bet aantreden van Philips II tot aan het einde van de Bataafse Republiek (1555-1806), 2nd ed., Apeldoorn, Netherlands: Omni-Trading b.v., 2009.
- [1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia, Cori Sedwick Downing, Connor Falk and Sarah Sproles, Auction 38, World, U.S Coins and Paper Money, featuring the Jorge Ugaz Collection of Lima Silver Cob 2 Reales and the Darby Collection of Guatemala Silver Cobs, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 2025.
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