Northern Netherlands
Republic of Groningen & Ommelanden
Rijderschelling 1691
Mintmaster: Assuerus Vosdinck
Mint master’s mark: sitting fox (under the horse)
Circulation:
In 1691 only 21,216 pieces of rijderschellingen were minted. Rare type.
Catalog
Verkade 182.3 | HNPM.10 | CNM.2.20.17
Front side
A rider on horseback to the right, with a raised sword. Under the horse is the mint master’s mark: the sitting fox. A surrounding inscription.
Back side:
Crowned coat of arms of Groningen and Ommelanden, surrounded by an inscription.
Quality
Excellent specimen; attractive in appearance with sharp relief and clear details.
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