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Silver Ducat "Rijksdaalder"
| Silver | 27.5 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1711 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#272376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of the United Provinces dividing date. Privy mark above crown
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT
1694
Unabridged legend: Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt
Translation: Through Unity Small Things Grow
Comment
Varieties:The later type silver ducats are characterized by variation in the obverse legend, reverse crown and placement of the privy mark:
- KM#63.1 1693-1694 Obv legend MO ARG PRO CON FΠBELG D GEL C Z; reverse crown does not divide legend, privy mark (unicorn) above crown (main photos). For 1694 a variety with inner circle exists:
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1699 varieties:
a. (Similar to KM#63.1) Obv legend MO ARG PRO CON FΠBELG D GEL C Z; reverse crown does not divide legend, privy mark (horse with rider) above crown
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b. Obv legend MO ARG ORD CON FΠBELG D GELR E CZ ending with privy mark (horse with rider); reverse, crown does not divide legend, privy mark (horse with rider) above crown
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c. Obv legend MO ARG ORD CONFΠBELG D GELR E CZ ending with privy mark (horse with rider); reverse crown divides legend
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KM#38.1 1707-1711 Obv legend MO ARG PRO CON FΠBELG D GEL C Z; reverse crown does not divide legend, privy mark (horse with rider) above crown:
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Year 1710 is mentioned by Krause, not by the Muntalmanak 2009
Interesting fact
The Silver Ducat "Rijksdaalder" 1693-1711 from Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for Dutch East India Company (VOC) employees.
