1 Daalder of 30 Stivers (Gold) 1685-1687 front 1 Daalder of 30 Stivers (Gold) 1685-1687 back
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1 Daalder of 30 Stivers Gold

 
Gold (.986) 20.6 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1685-1687
Value
30 Stuivers (3⁄2)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
20.6 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#118804
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three crowned shields with arms dividing value, flanked by two crowned shields with arms on each side, lettering above, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MO . NO . ORD . TRAIECT .
30 ST
1685

Unabridged legend: Moneta nova ordinum Traiectum

Translation: New coin of Utrecht Province

Comment

Off-metal strike in gold, to the weight of 6 ducats, showing arms of the seven provinces on reverse.

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 1680s saw the country experiencing a period of rapid economic growth, known as the "Golden Age," which was fueled by trade, shipping, and colonization. The Province of Utrecht was a key player in this economic boom, and the minting of this gold coin reflects the region's growing wealth and influence during this time.