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Demi ducaton rider – west friesland 1660 – Shipwreck Treasure – Merestein

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Demi ducaton rider – west friesland 1660 – Shipwreck Treasure – Merestein

80

Description:

Coin with a pleasant appearance. Surface corrosion important.

Type
1/2 Ducaton
Year
1660
Mint name
West Friesland
Diameter
33,6 mm
Weight
10 g
Metal
Silver
Rarity
Very rare
  • Pedigree :

    Coin delivered with original certificate with handwritten signature for the salvors.

    This Dutch East Indiaman was outbound when she tried to put into Saldanha Bay to alleviate rampant scurvy on board the ship. On April 3, 1702, she hit reefs on the southwest point of Jutten Island and within hours was smashed to pieces. Only 99 of the 200 people aboard the Merestein survived.