Netherlands, Zeeland Scheepjesschelling 1790 (No reserve price)

Scheepjeschelling Zeeland 1790 Front: Crowned provincial coat of arms between 6• - ST• - 1790 MON • NOV : ARGENT : ORDIN : ZELAND • Reverse: Warship sailing to the right - ITA RELINQUENDA UT ACCEPTA • [castle] Material: Silver Ag Weight: 4.94 grams Reference: CNM 2.49.93 / Verkade 93.4 Met . na 6 Quality: XF kz. For sailing with the wind, the large flag on the stern is the Dutch flag, surrounded by the text VIGILATE DEO CONFIDENTES From 1700 these ship tokens were issued only for the VOC for use in Southeast Asia. On the front the Republic is symbolized by a Dutch warship. The war fleet had contributed to the independence of the Northern Netherlands. The ship is surrounded by the Latin text 'Vigilate Deo Confidentes', translated as "be vigilant, trusting in God". This motto dates from the time of the Revolt (16th century), and during the Republic it was the war motto of the States of Holland. It is still the motto of the province of South Holland.

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