½ Gulden Pattern

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Gulden (Pattern) 1724 from Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) made of Gold (.986) weighing 6.9 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued in 1724, just a few years after the Dutch Republic had emerged from a long and costly war with France, and was struggling to maintain its economic and political power in the face of growing competition from other European powers. Despite these challenges, the Dutch Republic continued to mint high-quality coins like the Pattern ½ Gulden, which were used for both domestic and international trade. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Dutch people during a time of great change and upheaval.