© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Ducat Amsterdam; piedfort of 4 ½ ducat weight
1673 year| Gold (.986) | 15.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 15.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#361365 |
|---|---|
| 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
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: |❀ D: GEDACHTENIS· V: D: MUNTE· V: AMSTERDAM
Translation: In Memory of the Mint of Amsterdam
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 Krause splits them.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1673 Amsterdam Ducat is that it was minted during a time of great economic prosperity in the Dutch Republic, which was a confederation of seven provinces in the Netherlands that existed from 1588 to 1795. The Ducat was a widely used trade coin during this period and was valued for its high gold content and consistent weight. The fact that it was minted in Amsterdam, a major trading hub at the time, adds to its historical significance and value to collectors today.
