1 Silver Ducat (Late type; date reverse; Herring buss) 1693-1695 front 1 Silver Ducat (Late type; date reverse; Herring buss) 1693-1695 back
1 Silver Ducat (Late type; date reverse; Herring buss) 1693-1695 photo
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1 Silver Ducat Late type; date reverse; Herring buss

 
Silver (.885) 29 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1693-1695
Value
Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.885)
Weight
29 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#109705
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Shield with standing lion holding sword; crown with flowers over the shield. 16 to the left and 93 to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA . RES . PARVÆ. CRESCVNT 1693

Translation: Unity makes small things grow

Comment

Mint master mark: Herring Buss (ship) = Johan Buijsken, 1693-1695

Interesting fact

The Silver Ducat from West Friesland (Dutch Republic) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a herring bus, which was a type of fishing boat used in the region during that time period. This design was used specifically to commemorate the region's fishing industry and its importance to the local economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1693  126774 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Silver Ducat (Late type; date reverse; Herring buss) 1693-1695 coin.