Westfriesland 1787 2 stuivers

from Steve Album sale 45, lot 2838

This specimen was lot 2838 in Stephen Album sale 45 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2023), where it sold for $132. The catalog description^[1] noted, "WEST FRIESLAND: Dutch Republic, AR 2 stuivers, 1787/6, a lovely mint state example! PCGS graded MS63, ex Joe Sedillot Collection." This type was struck 1715-39, 1744-62, 1765-79, 1784-94. Various mintmarks are noted and the rosette shown here is listed for 1774-94. Double wapenstuivers are also known struck in gold of ducat weight.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 1.62 g, 0.538 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-106.2.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• 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]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 45, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2022.

Link to:

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