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Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1709 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#324921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in five lines on a square tablet within an ornate frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON AUR
PROVIN
CONFOE
BELG AD
LEG IMP
Unabridged legend: Moneta aurea provinciarum confoederatorum Belgii ad legem imperii
Translation: Coinage of the United Provinces of the Netherlands issued in accordance with the law
Comment
The coin shown in the online Krause catalog (see link) is not correct; it is a ducat of UtrechtInteresting fact
The Ducat coin was used as a means of payment in the Dutch Republic during a time when the country was experiencing significant economic growth and trade expansion. Its value was equivalent to 3 guilders, and it was widely used for large transactions and foreign trade. The coin's gold content and weight made it a reliable and valuable form of currency, and it was often used to settle debts and obligations between merchants and traders.
