Netherlands

etherlands – Utrecht – Silver ¼ Gulden (Muntmeesterpenning) 1759 – CNM 2.43.126 Description: Silver mint master's token (Muntmeesterpenning), also known as a New Year's token, issued by the Province of Utrecht in 1759 under mint master Johan Ernst Novisadi. This issue closely resembles a quarter gulden (5 stuivers) and was widely accepted in circulation at that value, although it was not officially authorised as regular coinage. Obverse: The Dutch Maiden standing beside an ornamental column, holding a spear surmounted by a liberty cap in her right hand. Her left arm rests on a Bible placed upon the column. Surrounding Latin inscription: HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR (On her we rely, her we defend), with the small Utrecht city shield as mintmark. Reverse: The crowned coat of arms of the Dutch Republic, depicting a rampant lion holding a sword and a bundle of arrows. The date 17 – 59 appears on either side of the shield. Surrounding inscription: MO ARG ORD FOED BELG TRAI. Specifications: - Issuer: Province of Utrecht, Dutch Republic - Type: Muntmeesterpenning / New Year's token - Circulation value: ¼ Gulden (5 Stuivers) - Year: 1759 - Mint: Utrecht - Mint master: Johan Ernst Novisadi - Material: Silver - Mintmark: Utrecht city shield - References: CNM 2.43.126; HPM Ut 76; Verkade 111.6; Van der Wiel 2 (JMP 1960); KM 113 Historical Context: These New Year's tokens were produced at the Utrecht mint in 1758 and 1759, with a combined mintage of approximately 144,000 pieces. Although not official circulating coins, they were commonly accepted as quarter guilders. Following objections from the States General, the production of tokens resembling unauthorised coinage was prohibited in 1760.

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