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1 Ducat Piedfort
| Silver (.873) | 56.5 g | 44.00 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1672-1777 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (6) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 56.5 g |
| Diameter | 44.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#322803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Zeeland dividing date, three stars on a row above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✶✶✶
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCUNT ·
17 48
Translation: Unity makes strength
Edge
Embossed lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVCTOR ET EMERGO
Translation: I struggle and overcome
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Ducat (Piedfort) 1672-1777 from Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of prosperity and cultural flourishing in the Netherlands that saw the rise of powerful trading companies, expansion of trade and commerce, and the development of new technologies and artistic movements. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the importance of trade and commerce during this time, as silver was a highly valued commodity and the coin's weight was standardized to facilitate easy exchange and trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1748 ♜ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat (Piedfort) 1672-1777 coin.
