Silver Ducat 1659-1668 front Silver Ducat 1659-1668 back
Silver Ducat 1659-1668 photo
© Schulman auction house

Silver Ducat

 
Silver (.873) 28.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1668
Value
1 Ducat (2.5)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver (.873)
Weight
28.25 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#362255
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of the generality within inner circle, mint mark above crown

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT ⁙ ♜⁙

Translation: Through Unity Small Things Grow

Interesting fact

The Silver Ducat from Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) has a unique feature, a small hole at the top of the coin, which was used as a way to attach a cord or a ribbon to the coin, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or a good luck charm.