½ Ducaton "½ Zilveren Rijder" 1761-1794 front ½ Ducaton "½ Zilveren Rijder" 1761-1794 back
½ Ducaton "½ Zilveren Rijder" 1761-1794 photo
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½ Ducaton "½ Zilveren Rijder"

 
Silver (.941) 16.39 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1761-1794
Value
½ Ducaton
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.941)
Weight
16.39 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#230569
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Coat of arms of United Provinces, supported by two standing crowned lions , date below in cartouche. Small city arms begins legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT.
1786

Translation: Through Harmony Small Things Grow

Edge

Slanted reeded

Interesting fact

The ½ Ducaton "½ Zilveren Rijder" coin from the Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1761 and was used until 1794, a period that saw the Dutch Republic transition into the Batavian Republic and eventually become part of the Napoleonic Empire. Despite the political and economic upheaval of the time, the ½ Ducaton remained a stable and trusted form of currency, with its silver content and standardized design ensuring its value and authenticity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1761  - - - - - -
1786  - - - - - -
1788  - - - - - -
1793  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Ducaton "½ Zilveren Rijder" 1761-1794 coin.