region of West Friesland ½ Leeuwendaalder, 1616 – 1649

½ Thaler from region of West Friesland. Issued from 1616 to 1649. Struck in Silver (.750). Measures 0 mm and weighs 13.84 g.

Obverse

Armored knight standing to left with head right, wearing plumed helmet, holding ribbon in right hand, behind shield with rampant lion left, within dotted inner circle (Silver Money of the United Provinces of the Netherlands for West Friesland)

Reverse

Rampant lion to the left, year at end of legend (He who trusts in God is steadfast)