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1 Ducat Gelderland Countermark
1646 year| Gold (.986) | 3.48 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1646 |
| Value | 1 Dukaat (3.5) |
| Currency | Java - Countermarked Coinage |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO ORD
PROVIN
FOEDER
BELG AD
LEG IMP
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Ducat (Gelderland Countermark) 1646 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.48 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is an interesting fact that this coin was minted during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia, specifically in the city of Batavia (now Jakarta), and features a unique countermark of a shield with the initials "G" and "C" on either side, indicating that it was issued by the Gelderland mint. This countermark was used by the Dutch East India Company to verify the authenticity of the coin and to indicate its origin. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
