Roosschelling Holland 1601

This stunning schelling, minted in the Dutch province of Holland in 1601, stands out with remarkable detail for a Merestein coin of its kind. Its preservation is all the more extraordinary given that it predates the tragic sinking of the Merestein off the South African coast in 1702 by more than a century. While the coin’s extended time underwater in a harsh marine environment has caused some edge wear and subtle traces of saltwater damage, these features add to its authenticity and historic charm. The coin retains an appealing dark luster that show the ominous and mysterious allure of a true shipwreck artifact.