© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat
1583 year| Gold | 3.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1583 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, ornaments on the sides, date at top divided by mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO NO AVR COMIT HOL ZEEL 15❀83
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Aurea Comitatis Hollandiae Zelandiae 15 83
Translation: New gold coinage of the County of Holland and Zeeland
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat 1583 from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is an extremely rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the Dutch Republic. The coin's mintage was likely a symbol of the province's wealth and power, and its gold content made it a highly valued currency in international trade. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of Christian and classical symbols, reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the time.
