© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats
| Gold (.986) | 6.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1749-1793 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in five lines on square tablet in a baroque frame
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO:ORD:
PROVIN.
FOEDER
BELG · AD
LEG · IMP.
Unabridged legend: Moneta ordinum provinciarum foederatorum belgii ad legem imperii
Translation: Coinage of the United Provinces of the Netherlands issued in accordance with the law
Comment
This coin is referred to as "Dubbele dukaat" in Dutch.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats 1749-1793 from Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch Republic was a powerful trading nation during the 17th and 18th centuries, and the introduction of the 2 Ducats coin in 1749 was a response to the growing demand for a standardized currency that could be used for international trade. The coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 6.98 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency at the time. Despite the fact that the Dutch Republic was eventually annexed by Napoleon's France in 1810, the 2 Ducats coin remains a popular collector's item and a testament to the region's rich economic and cultural history.
