Silver Ducat – West Friesland
Netherlands
Context
Years: 1593–1601
Country: Netherlands 
Issuer: West Friesland
Period:
Currency:
(1581—1795)
Demonetized: Yes
Material
Diameter: 42 mm
Weight: 29.03 g
Silver weight: 25.69 g
Shape: Irregular round
Composition: 88.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Hammered
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard6
Numista: #373722
Value
Bullion value: $72.67
Obverse
Description:
Armored bust of William the Silent right, holding sword, date above.
Inscription:
DEVS · FORTITVDO · ET SPS · NOSTRA + 1598 +
Script: Latin
Reverse
Description:
West Friesland arms with a tournament helmet.
Inscription:
MONE · NO · ARG · DOMI · WESTFRISÆ ❀
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Categories
| Object> Armour |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Object> Cold weapons |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Hoorn | ❀ |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1593 | — | — | ||
| 1596 | — | — | ||
| 1597 | — | — | ||
| 1598 | — | — | ||
| 1599 | — | — | ||
| 1601 | — | — |
✨ Legendary