Zeeuwse scheepjesschelling, 1757 1757

This silver coin, "Zeeuwse scheepjesschelling" (Zeeuw ship penny) was minted in 1757 by the Province of Zeeland. The coin's obverse features the coat of arms of Zeeland, a lion emerging from the waves, surmounted by a crown and encircled by an inscription. This tiny coin, measuring just 2.6 cm in diameter, is an example of numismatics and illustrates the history and heraldic symbols of the Dutch province.