© Jérémy Pureur
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Ducaton "Silver Rider"
| Silver (.941) | 32.78 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1681 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.941) |
| Weight | 32.78 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#137672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of the United Provinces, supported by a standing lion on each side. Date at top, divided by mint mark / privy mark (seated dog)
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESCVNT · 1669
Translation: Unity makes strength
Edge
Rough
Comment
Example of variant with empty cartouche below arms reverse:
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Correspondence of catalog numbers with variants as follows:
- Wreath below arms reverse 1659-1679: KM#41.1, Delmonte S 1009, CNM 2.17.130
- Empty cartouche below arms reverse 1668, 1676-1681: KM#41.2, KM#41.3, Delmonte S 1009a, CNM 2.17.131
Interesting fact
The Ducaton "Silver Rider" coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it features a unique design element - a small horseback rider on the reverse side, which is said to represent the province's coat of arms.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1659 Dog | 61074 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1666 Dog | 90230 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1674 Dog | 61653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ducaton "Silver Rider" 1659-1681 coin.
