© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
2 Ducats
| Gold (.986) | 6.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1664 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in five lines on square tablet with ornate frame
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO · AVR
PROVIN
CON · FŒ
BELG· AD
LEG· IMP
Unabridged legend: Moneta ordinum provinciarum foederatorum Belgii ad legem imperii
Translation: Coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands issued in accordance with the law
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) made of Gold (.986) weighing 6.98 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued during the period of the Dutch Golden Age, a time of significant cultural, scientific, and economic growth in the Netherlands. The coin's design, which features the coat of arms of Gelderland and the Dutch Republic, symbolizes the province's connection to the larger Dutch Republic and its economic and political influence during this time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold and has a relatively high weight of 6.98 grams makes it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
