2 Ducats "Dubbele dukaat" 1650-1658 front 2 Ducats "Dubbele dukaat" 1650-1658 back
2 Ducats "Dubbele dukaat" 1650-1658 photo
© Schulman auction house

2 Ducats "Dubbele dukaat"

 
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Kampen (Dutch States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1650-1658
Value
2 Ducats (10)
Currency
Gulden (1590-1795)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#278209
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MO NOV
AVREA
CIVITA
IMPERI
CAMPEN

Interesting fact

The 2 Ducats "Dubbele dukaat" coin from the City of Kampen (Dutch States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch States were in the process of forming their republic, and the coinage of the time reflects the transition from feudalism to capitalism. The 2 Ducats coin, made of gold and weighing 7 grams, would have been a significant amount of money at the time and likely used for large transactions or as a store of value. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of a knight, symbolizing the power and influence of the Dutch States during this period.