1 Gulden (Gold, struck to 4 ducat weight) 1734-1749 front 1 Gulden (Gold, struck to 4 ducat weight) 1734-1749 back
1 Gulden (Gold, struck to 4 ducat weight) 1734-1749 photo
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1 Gulden Gold, struck to 4 ducat weight

 
Gold 13.94 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1734-1749
Value
1 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.94 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#352143
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing female figure leaning on book set on column holding spear with cap.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HANCTVEMVR HAC NITIMVR
1749

Translation: On her we lean, her we protect.

Comment

Off-metal strike in gold.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic prosperity in the Dutch Republic, known as the "Golden Age" of the Netherlands. The coin's high gold content and intricate design reflect the wealth and sophistication of the era, and its rarity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.