{"product_id":"1673-west-friesland-provincial-ducaton-silver-rider-ngc-ms63-pl-copy","title":"1673 West Friesland, Provincial Ducaton \"Silver Rider\" NGC MS63 PL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"636\" class=\"\"\u003eIssued during the Dutch Republic's struggle for maritime and economic dominance, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e1673 West Friesland Ducaton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful expression of provincial pride and silver minting excellence. Produced at the private mint of \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eDirk Bosch in Enkhuizen\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \"Silver Rider\" type was struck in a period of intensified warfare with England and France, part of the larger Franco-Dutch War (1672–1678).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"917\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Displays a gallant armored knight on horseback, galloping right above a detailed provincial arms of West Friesland. The legend typically includes \u003cem data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e“MO ARG PRO CONFOE BELG WEST FRIS”\u003c\/em\u003e, identifying the issuing province and its allegiance to the United Provinces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1160\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Presents an ornate shield of the Dutch Republic, crowned and flanked with weapons and banners, encircled by the Latin motto \u003cem data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e“CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT”\u003c\/em\u003e (“Unity Makes Strength”), the fundamental creed of the Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1737\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS63 Prooflike, this coin is among the Finest of Only Three Known, and the single finest certified by NGC. The surfaces exhibit exceptional reflective quality, approaching that of a presentation proof, with polychrome toning in the fields adding depth and visual intrigue. This level of preservation is extraordinary for a large silver coin from the 17th century, especially one struck in such limited numbers by a provincial private mint. The well-centered strike and sharply defined motifs further elevate its rarity and collector appeal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Ducaton, Prooflike. The coin looks like a Proof! Unbelievable. Stunningly gorgeous! The Finest of Only 3 Known in Exsistant! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729134092458,"sku":"6378728-001","price":52440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6378728-001.png?v=1694722410","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1673-west-friesland-provincial-ducaton-silver-rider-ngc-ms63-pl-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}