Friesland Silver Ort
Netherlands
1650–1795
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.87
Based on Silver spot price ($80.18/oz) · 58.3% purity · 0.58g
Updated 12:39 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1650–1795 |
| Composition | 58.3% silver |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Depicts the arms of Friesland, typically a shield with a leaf or similar provincial symbol.
Reverse
Features the denomination and date, often with an inscription.
History & Notable Facts
The Friesland Silver Ort was often struck on planchets recycled from melted Spanish reales, a thrifty habit among Dutch mints that kept foreign silver in circulation.
This made for coins that varied slightly in weight and purity, depending on the source material. Minters in Leeuwarden produced them from 1650 until 1795, featuring the provincial arms on one side and a simple date on the other. We don't know the exact mintage figures; records from that era are spotty at best.
Designs evolved over the decades, with some issues showing wear from heavy use in trade. I've handled hundreds of these over thirty years, and they're sturdier than they look. A dry note: Finding one in pristine condition is like spotting a straight canal in Amsterdam—possible, but rare.
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