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⅛ Ducat Gold, struck to 1 gold ducat weight
| Gold | 3.533 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1773-1790 |
| Value | ⅛ Ducat (⅜) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.533 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#126523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Zeeland, flanked by stems with leaves on left and blades of grass on right, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1773 ·
CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT ·
Translation: Unity makes strength
Comment
Although the lettering mentions a silver coin, this type is indeed a gold issue struck in the dies for the silver coin (off-metal type).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅛ Ducat gold coin from the Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was struck between 1773 and 1790, a period that saw the Dutch Republic become involved in various conflicts, including the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War and the French Revolutionary Wars. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, with its value pegged to the gold ducat weight. This fact highlights the importance of the coin as a symbol of economic stability and the trust that people had in the Dutch Republic's monetary system during a time of uncertainty.
