½ Ducaton "½ Silver Rider" 1765-1792 front ½ Ducaton "½ Silver Rider" 1765-1792 back
½ Ducaton "½ Silver Rider" 1765-1792 photo
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½ Ducaton "½ Silver Rider"

 
Silver (.941) 16.39 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1765-1792
Value
½ Ducaton
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.941)
Weight
16.39 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#326062
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of the United Provinces, supported by a crowned lion on each side, date at below shield in cartouche

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT. ❀
1766

Translation: Through harmony small things grow

Interesting fact

The ½ Ducaton "½ Silver Rider" coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, despite being made of silver, which was a valuable material at the time.