© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
¼ Ducat Gold, struck to 2.5 ducat weight
| Gold | 8.39 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1773-1787 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (¾) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.39 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#309286 |
|---|---|
| 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:
1776
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 type (off-metal strike).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The 1773-1787 period saw the country undergo significant transformations, including the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution, all of which had a profound impact on the Dutch economy and trade. Despite these challenges, the Province of Zeeland continued to mint coins, including this ¼ Ducat, which was a symbol of the region's wealth and prosperity.
