Hollandse scheepjesschelling, 1724 1724

This silver coin, known as a "Hollandse scheepjesschelling," was minted in 1724 by the province of Holland. Its design features the coat of arms of Holland on one side, while the other side depicts a ship, symbolizing the nation's maritime prowess. This coin, a rare and historic piece of Dutch numismatics, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The small size of the coin, measuring just 2.7 cm in diameter, is notable given its weight of 54.67 grams.