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1 Golden Rider

 
Gold (.917) 10 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1606-1627
Value
1 Gold Rider
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#272292
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of the Generality within dotted inner circle, date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1619
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT

Translation: Unity makes strength

Comment

By the 1606 ordinance, the value of the Golden Rider was set as 10 gulden and 2 stuivers.

The production of golden riders will stop around 1645 to resume only in 1749, with a value rising to 14 gulden.

Interesting fact

The 1 Golden Rider coin from the Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, despite being made of gold, which was a valuable and luxurious material at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1615 ⬕ 10480 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Golden Rider 1606-1627 coin.