3 Gulden (Utrecht) 1786 front 3 Gulden (Utrecht) 1786 back
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3 Gulden Utrecht

1786 year
Silver (.920) 31.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949)
Period
United East India Company (1602-1800)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1786
Value
3 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1726-1854)
Composition
Silver (.920)
Weight
31.82 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21744
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing Pallas / Dutch virgin, leaning on a bible on a decorated column, and on a spear with a phrygian hat

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR
1786

Translation: On her we lean, her we defend

Comment

A number of die variants are known, with examples shown below:

a) hand resting on bible
b) hand resting on hip, larger numbers of date
c) hand resting on hip, larger numbers of date, "TVEMVR" closer to hat
d) hand resting on hip, smaller numbers of date
e) hand resting on hip, larger numbers of date, "GL" closer to "ARG"

Example of hand resting on bible:


Example of hand resting on hip:


Example of large numbers in date:


Example of small numbers in date:


Example of "TVEMVR" closer to hat:


Example of "TVEMVR" further from hat:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Gulden (Utrecht) 1786 coin from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the time. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Willem I of the Netherlands, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional Indonesian sailing ship, known as a "prau," surrounded by a wreath of flowers. This design was meant to symbolize the connection between the Netherlands and its colonies in the East Indies, and it was used on several coins issued during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1786  - - - - - -

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