1 Ducat (Zeeland Countermark) ND (1753-1761) front 1 Ducat (Zeeland Countermark) ND (1753-1761) back
1 Ducat (Zeeland Countermark) ND (1753-1761) photo
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1 Ducat Zeeland Countermark ND

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949)
Period
United East India Company (1602-1800)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1753-1761
Value
1 Dukaat (3.5)
Currency
Java - Countermarked Coinage
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#428862
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription on five lines, within ornate square tablet.

Lettering:
MO ORD
PROVIN
FOEDER
BELG AD
LEG IMP

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat (Zeeland Countermark) ND (1753-1761) coin from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King Louis XV of France, who was also the Stadtholder of the Netherlands, and it bears his image on one side and the Zeeland countermark on the other. This coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce during a period of rapid expansion and trade in the region, particularly in the Dutch East Indies. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.