© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Silver Ducat "Rijksdaalder" early type
| Silver (.873) | 27.5 g | 42.0 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1659-1680 |
| Value | Silver Ducat (Rijksdaalder) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.873) |
| Weight | 27.5 g |
| Diameter | 42.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#54018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of the United Provinces. Privy mark at top
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA · RES · PARVÆ · CRESCVNT ·
Translation: Through Unity Small Things Grow
Comment
Known as a DukaatInteresting fact
The Silver Ducat "Rijksdaalder" (early type) 1659-1680 from Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for Dutch colonists in the Dutch East Indies, present-day Indonesia.
