1 Gulden


Silver (.920)	10.47 g	31 mm

Description

Issuer	Netherlands West Indies (Netherlands Antilles)
Period	Dutch Republic (1675-1795)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1794-1797
Value	1 Gulden
Currency	Gulden (1675-1795)
Composition	Silver (.920)
Weight	10.47 g
Diameter	31 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#40880
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

The Dutch Virgin with a spear in her right hand on which is a Cap of Liberty and her left arm on the Bible, which is on an ornamented pillar. Latin text surrounding. Year below.

ON HER WE RELY, HER WE PROTECT.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR

Translation: On her we lean, her we protect

Edge

Cabled

Comment

In 1792 the Directorate of the West Indies requested the king to have coins struck as was done for the East Indies. With resolution 31-12-1793 this request was permitted.
The intention was to put these coins into circulation for an extra of 20%, although it is uncertain if this was actually done. It is certain that 1,200 of these Guilders were shipped to Gold Coast (nowadays Guinea).

The trial strike of 20.5 grams is a unique item and was located at the Royal Medal Cabinet in The Hague at the time of writing of Scholt/II. This museum closed its doors in 2004 and the collection is now, after a detour, located at De Nederlandsche Bank (the Dutch central bank).

The trial strike of 31 grams is a unique item as well and mentioned in the catalog by Jules Fonrobert "Verzeichnis von Münzen und Denkmünzen der Erdteile Australien, Azien, Afrika und verschiedener mohammedanischer Dynastien"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden 1794-1797 coin from Netherlands West Indies (Netherlands Antilles) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued during the period of French occupation of the Netherlands, and its design reflects the political and economic influences of the time. The coin features an image of a crowned lion, symbolizing the Dutch monarchy, and the inscription "PROVINCIE GENERALE DE NEDERLANDEN" (General Provinces of the Netherlands), indicating the coin's issuance by the Dutch government. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1826, when it was replaced by a new currency. Today, the 1 Gulden 1794-1797 coin is a highly sought-after collector's item, prized for its historical significance and rarity.