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1 Gulden - Batavian Republic West Friesland
| Silver (.912) | 10.47 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands and Australia |
|---|---|
| Period | Batavian Republic (1795-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1795-1796 |
| Value | 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1817) |
| Composition | Silver (.912) |
| Weight | 10.47 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#355618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing figure leaning on book on short pillar, holding spear with cap. Date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR
1796
Translation: Her we defend, on her we lean
Edge
Cabled
Comment
Two varieties for 1796:
Decorated column without garland:
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Round column with garland (main photos)
This type is one of the 1800 Australian Proclamation coins. In 1800 the then-Governor of New South Wales, Philip Gidley King issued a proclamation that ten specific British, Netherlands, Indian, Portuguese and Spanish coins were to be brought into the colony and given inflated denominations than what was indicated on the coins so that they would say in circulation in the colony. This Gulden had a value of 2 Shillings.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Batavian Republic (West Friesland) 1795-1796 coin is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The Batavian Republic was a short-lived state that was established in the Netherlands during the French Revolutionary Wars. The coin was minted in 1795 and 1796, which was a period of great political and social upheaval in Europe. The coin's design, which features a portrait of a woman representing the Batavian Republic, reflects the ideals of liberty and democracy that were central to the French Revolution. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
