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© Sincona AG
1 Ducat Amsterdam; piedfort of 5 ducat weight
1673 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1673 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#330506 |
|---|---|
| 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. KM catalog calls this coin a 5 ducat, but it is likely a piedfort of 5 ducat weight, as several types of multiple ducat weight were struck in 1673.
Mass of recently sold examples (16.0, 16.8, 16.9) are somewhat below the expected weight for a 5 ducat coin.
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 may have been handled by merchants and traders from various parts of the world. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 17.5g suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
