© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducaton
| Silver (.941) | 32.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1737-1738 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Silver (.941) |
| Weight | 32.78 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#354719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned States General arms with crowned lion supporters, VOC monogram in cartouche below, date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA . RES • PARVÆ • CRESCUNT . 1738
VOC
Comment
Total mintage of 80.000Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducaton 1737-1738 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it features a unique blend of Dutch and Indonesian design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a Dutch East India Company ship, while the reverse side features a traditional Indonesian motif known as the "Bataviaas" or "Batavian" design, which includes a stylized depiction of a tree and a pair of mythical creatures known as "kinnari" (half-human, half-bird beings). This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Netherlands East Indies, where Dutch colonizers interacted with and learned from the indigenous population.
