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Ducaton "Silver Rider" Piedfort of double weight
| Silver | 65 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1672-1754 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 65 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the United Provinces, supported by a crowned lion on each side, date below shield in cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT ❀
1672
Translation: Unity makes strength
Edge
Plain
Comment
This piedfort piece is the double weight of the normal coin, KM# 51.
The KM catalog seems to list this type twice:
- KM#93 is called a piedfort of double weight of KM#51
- additional catalog numbers are assigned to specific dates as shown in the date table below
Interesting fact
The "Silver Rider" Ducaton coin from the Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was minted with a unique "piedfort" technique, which means it was struck twice to create a double-thickness coin. This process made the coin more durable and gave it a distinctive weight and feel, which was prized by collectors and merchants at the time.
