© 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 - Batavian Republic Holland
| Gold (.983) | 6.988 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Period | Batavian Republic (1795-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1795-1802 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1817) |
| Composition | Gold (.983) |
| Weight | 6.988 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#375410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in five lines on tablet in baroque frame
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO : ORD :
PROVIN .
FOEDER
BELG ॱ AD
LEG ॱ IMP .
Translation: Coinage of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, by imperial decree.
Edge
Cable edge
Comment
This coin is referred to as "Dubbele dukaat" in Dutch.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Batavian Republic (Holland) 1795-1802 coin is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The Batavian Republic was established in 1795, after the French Revolutionary Wars, and was a short-lived state that lasted until 1802. During this time, the country was governed by a French-style constitutional republic, and the coinage was designed to reflect the new political order. The 2 Ducats coin, made of gold and weighing 6.988 grams, was likely used as a symbol of the new government and its values.
