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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Rijksdaaler Pattern
1687 year| Gold | 34.63 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1687 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.63 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#329729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Holland divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT
16 87
Translation: Unity makes strength
Interesting fact
The Pattern Rijksdaaler (Pattern) 1687 from Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) made of Gold weighing 34.63 g 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, with a depiction of a lion on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of the Dutch Republic's coat of arms on the reverse (back) side. The lion symbolized the power and strength of the Dutch Republic, while the coat of arms represented the unity and integrity of the provinces that made up the Republic. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Dutch Republic was a strong and united nation, and it was a symbol of the country's prosperity and influence in the 17th century.
