1 Silver Ducat 1672-1753 front 1 Silver Ducat 1672-1753 back
1 Silver Ducat 1672-1753 photo

1 Silver Ducat

 
Silver (.873) 28.25 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1672-1753
Value
1 Ducat (6)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.873)
Weight
28.25 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#44325
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Zeeland dividing date, three stars as triangle above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✶✶✶
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCUNT ·
16 97

Translation: Unity makes strength

Comment

Variants are known:
  • with or without inner circle
  • with obverse lettering ending with ZEL or ZEEL
  • with reverse lettering having CON · FŒ or CONFŒ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Silver Ducat 1672-1753 from Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time when the Dutch Republic was a major economic and trading power in Europe. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the region.