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1 Ducat - Louis Napoleon Trade Coinage
| Gold (.983) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Napoléon Bonaparte (1806-1810) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1808-1809 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1817) |
| Composition | Gold (.983) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Standing knight facing right and holding bundle of arrows and sword
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EENDRAGT MAAKT MAGT.
18 09.
Translation: Unity makes stronger
Edge
Cable edge
Comment
Many of these coins were melted in order of the production of the third type gold ducat (1809-1810)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1808-1809 Louis Napoleon 1 Ducat coin is that it was minted during the brief period of Louis Napoleon's rule as King of the Netherlands, before he was forced to abdicate and exiled to the island of Elba. Despite his short reign, Louis Napoleon's coinage reforms had a lasting impact on the Netherlands' currency system, and the 1 Ducat coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 | 282870 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Louis Napoleon (Trade Coinage) 1808-1809 coin.
