© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
1 Ducat Amsterdam; piedfort of 3 1/2 ducat weight
1673 year| Gold (.986) | 12.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 12.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in five lines on square tablet in a baroque frame. Amsterdam arms below frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO: AVR
PROVIN
CON. FOE
BELGAD
LEGIMP.
Unabridged legend: Moneta aurea provinciarum confoederatorum belgii ad legem imperii
Translation: Gold coinage of the United Provinces of the Netherlands issued in accordance with the law
Comment
The mint was moved temporarily from Dordrecht to Amsterdam in 1673 during the Franco-Dutch war.Delmonte groups the ducat piedforts of weight 3.5 to 5 ducats under a single type, whereas Kraus splits them.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1673 Amsterdam Ducat is that it was minted during a time when the Dutch Republic was experiencing significant economic growth and trade expansion, particularly in the Dutch East India Company. As a result, the coin was likely used in large-scale transactions and trade, and its high gold content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
