Netherlands

etherlands – Dutch Republic – Lot of 7 Silver Provincial Coins – 6 Double Wapenstuivers & 1 Stuiver – 18th Century Description: A collection of seven silver provincial coins from the Dutch Republic, consisting of six Double Wapenstuivers (2 Stuivers each) and one Bezemstuiver (1 Stuiver). The collection includes issues from Holland, Zeeland and West Friesland, featuring different provincial coats of arms, inscriptions and dates. Contents: 1. West Friesland – 2 Stuivers (Double Wapenstuiver) Provincial inscription WEST / FRI / SIAE, with the crowned coat of arms of West Friesland on the reverse. The date is partially illegible. 2. Zeeland – 2 Stuivers (Double Wapenstuiver), 1750 Provincial inscription ZEE / LAN / DIA, with the Middelburg castle mintmark above. Reverse with the crowned arms of Zeeland, depicting a lion emerging from the waves. References: HPM Ze 77; Verkade 94.7; KM 59. 3. Zeeland – 2 Stuivers (Double Wapenstuiver), 1735 Provincial inscription and date, with the crowned arms of Zeeland on the reverse. References: HPM Ze 77; Verkade 94.7; KM 59. 4. West Friesland – 2 Stuivers (Double Wapenstuiver), 1779 Provincial inscription WEST / FRI / SIAE and the crowned West Frisian coat of arms. References: HPM Wf 67; Verkade 75.4; KM 106.2. 5. Holland – 2 Stuivers (Double Wapenstuiver), 1791 Provincial inscription HOL / LAN / DIA, with the crowned arms of Holland depicting a rampant lion. References: HPM Ho 79; Verkade 56.4; KM 48. 6. Holland – 2 Stuivers (Double Wapenstuiver), 1790 Provincial inscription HOL / LAN / DIA, with the crowned arms of Holland on the reverse. References: HPM Ho 79; Verkade 56.4; KM 48. 7. Provincial 1 Stuiver (Bezemstuiver / Pijlstuiver) Bundle of seven arrows dividing the denomination 1 – S, surrounded by an ornamental wreath. The coin has a small piercing near the edge. The issuing province and date remain undetermined. Specifications: - Country: Netherlands, Dutch Republic - Issuing authorities: Holland, Zeeland, West Friesland and one undetermined - Denominations: 6 × 2 Stuivers and 1 × 1 Stuiver - Total nominal value: 13 Stuivers - Material: Silver - Quantity: 7 coins Historical Context: The Double Wapenstuiver was a small silver denomination issued by several provinces of the Dutch Republic. Its designs generally combined the provincial name and date with a crowned coat of arms and denomination. The Bezemstuiver takes its name from the bundle of arrows, resembling a broom, symbolising the unity of the Dutch provinces. This collection provides an overview of different provincial silver coinages used in everyday transactions during the Dutch Republic.

Estimation:€29

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