Westfriese scheepjesschelling, 1716 1716

This Westfriese scheepjesschelling was crafted in 1716 by the landscape of West-Friesland. The coin features a crowned shield, emblazoned with a lion, a symbol of courage and nobility, intertwined with flowing, serpentine forms. Consider the lion, a figure that strides through time, from ancient Mesopotamian reliefs to medieval heraldry. Its roar echoes in emblems of power across continents. The serpentine forms, like ancient rivers of life, remind us of the ever-changing, fluid nature of existence itself. This coin is not merely currency. It is a vessel carrying symbols that speak to our collective psyche, evoking primal emotions and ancestral memories. The weight of history and the subconscious intertwine, shaping our perception of value, power, and identity.