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Ducaton "Silver Rider" piedfort of double weight
| Silver (.941) | 64.3 g | - |
| Issuer | region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1670 |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.941) |
| Weight | 64.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#353132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the United Provinces with lion supporters, within inner circle. Date above
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA RES · PARVAE CRESCVNT · 1670 ·
Translation: With harmony small things grow
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducaton "Silver Rider" coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was issued during the reign of Stadtholder Johan de Witt, who was a key figure in the Dutch Golden Age and played a significant role in the development of the country's economy and trade. The coin's design, which features a horseman on the obverse and a shield with the Dutch lion on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Dutch Republic during this period.
