© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Ducaton "Silver Rider"
1671 year| Silver (.941) | 32.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1671 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.941) |
| Weight | 32.78 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the United Provinces, supported by a crowned lion on each side, within dotted inner circle; date above crown
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1671·❀ CONCORDIA· RES·PARVÆ· CRESCVNT· ❀
Translation: Unity makes strength
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: NERVOS ❀ REIPUBLICÆ ❀ ACCIDERE ❀ FACINUS ❀ MORTE ❀ PIANDUM ❀
Translation: To cut the nerve of the state (the coinage) is a crime punishable by death
Comment
Known as Zilveren Rijder (Dutch)Interesting fact
The Ducaton "Silver Rider" 1671 from Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small horseback rider on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name "Silver Rider." This design was only used on a few coins during this time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
