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1 Ducaton
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1739-1740 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned States General arms with crowned lion supporters and VOC monogram in cartouche below, date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT
1740
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducaton coin from Indonesia, also known as the Netherlands East Indies, is interesting because it was made of silver and has a unique design. The obverse side features an image of a lion, which represents the Dutch East India Company, while the reverse side features an image of a mythical creature called the "banteng" (a type of wild cattle) surrounded by foliage. This coin was minted during the reign of King George II of Great Britain, who was also the Stadtholder of the Netherlands at the time.
