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Silver ducat date obverse
| Silver (.873) | 28.25 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kampen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1664 |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 48 Stuivers (2.4) |
| Currency | Gulden (1590-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 28.25 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#267480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and arrows, within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT · ⚜
Translation: Unity makes small things grow - strength in unity.
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Mintmark: fleur-de-lis (above the crown on reverse).Variations observed.
Interesting fact
The Silver ducat from the City of Kampen (Dutch States) was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic growth and change in the region. It was issued during a period of transition from the old medieval system of bartering to the use of standardized coins, making it an interesting example of the evolution of currency.
