Westfriesland 1751 14 gulden Fr-298
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This specimen was lot 3732 in Goldberg sale 67 (Los Angeles, January 2012), where it sold for $540.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Netherlands - West Friesland. 14 Gulden, 1751. Armored knight on horse. Reverse: Crowned arms. Removed from jewelry and polished. About Very Fine." This expensive type is listed for 1749-51 and 1760-63. It was the largest gold coin regularly issued in the United Provinces.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 9.93 g, 0.917 fine gold, .292 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-298; KM-130.
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