Silver Ducat (Early type; lion with arrows) 1659-1669 front Silver Ducat (Early type; lion with arrows) 1659-1669 back
Silver Ducat (Early type; lion with arrows) 1659-1669 photo
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Silver Ducat Early type; lion with arrows

 
Silver 28 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Zwolle (Dutch States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1669
Value
Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#126517
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned arms of the United Provinces (lion holds sword and arrows)

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✿ CONCORDIA · RES · PARVAE · CRESCVNT ·

Comment

An earlier type uses a different arms and legend reverse (see link)

Interesting fact

The Silver Ducat from the City of Zwolle (Dutch States) has a unique feature. It bears the image of a lion holding arrows, symbolizing the power and strength of the Dutch Republic during that time.