Silver ducat 1734-1785 front Silver ducat 1734-1785 back
Silver ducat 1734-1785 photo
© Schulman auction house

Silver ducat

 
Silver (.873) 28.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1734-1785
Value
Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.873)
Weight
28.25 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#319609
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of the United Provinces divides year

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORDIA : RES PARVÆ : CRESCVNT ❀
1734

Translation: Through Unity Small Things Grow

Interesting fact

The Silver ducat from Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for goods and services, and its value was equivalent to 1/4th of a Dutch guilder.