Ducat Early type


Gold (.986)	3.49 g	22 mm

Description

Issuer	Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1586-1636
Value	1 Ducat
Currency	Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition	Gold (.986)
Weight	3.49 g
Diameter	22 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#323574
Rarity index	92%

Reverse

Inscription on five lines, on square tablet with small round loops on each side, inside an ornate frame.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MO : ORD
PROVIN
FOEDER
BELG · AD
LEG · IMP

Unabridged legend: Moneta ordinum provinciarum foederatorum Belgii ad legem imperii

Translation: Coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands issued in accordance with the law

Edge

Plain

Comment

This type was executed with great consistency of design over its lifetime. Minor variations in punctuation exist

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Ducat coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Dutch Republic during a time when the country was experiencing significant economic growth and trade expansion. The Ducat was a widely accepted coin throughout Europe and was considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Its value was equivalent to 300-400 guilders, which was a significant amount of money at the time. The coin's design featured an image of a knight on horseback, representing the province of Gelderland, and was made of 98.6% gold, making it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1586	8695	-	-	-	-	-	-
1598	558515	-	-	-	-	-	-
1602	18923	-	-	-	-	-	-
1603	58175	-	-	-	-	-	-
1606	634794	-	-	-	-	-	-
1610	121680	-	-	-	-	-	-
1622	91549	-	-	-	-	-	-
1631	166338	-	-	-	-	-	-
1635	332914	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ducat (Early type 1) 1586-1636 coin.