Ducat 1673-1678 front Ducat 1673-1678 back
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Ducat

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1673-1678
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
References
Numista
N#373799
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription in five lines on a square tablet, rosette in small shield below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MO AVR
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

Total mintage of 41393.

Interesting fact

The Ducat coin from the Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for Dutch East India Company (VOC) employees.