Rare Gold Dutch Ducats

June 19, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Filed under: Dutch Gold Coins, Gold Coins 

Ducats became a standard gold coin throughout Europe, especially after it was officially imperially sanctioned in 1566. The most common type of ducat were the old Dutch ducats which circulated almost as merchandise. These stunning Gold Dutch Ducats being offered are of 98.6% gold content and are 21mm in diameter. These coins date between 1757 and 1805 (date our choice) and are in Extremely Fine condition! The magnificently detailed, obverse side of the ducats depict a standing knight in full armor holding a sword in his right hand and a bundle of arrows in his left. The arrows signify the unity of the six northern provinces under the 1579 Union of Utrecht, a declaration of independence from Spain. Along the periphery, the Latin legend “CONCORDIA.RES PAR.CRES.HOL” expands to Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt Hollandiae, which translates as “Through unity little things grow – Holland” (Union is strength).
Buy these beautiful Dutch Ducats here at great prices.
 The reverse of the coins bear the legend, or motto, within an ornamental square tablet as “MONETA ORDINUM PROVINCIARUM FOEDERATARUM BELGII AD LEGEM IMPERII” which translates “Coin of the Provinces of the United Netherlands According To The Law of The Empire”. Since these coins were present in America through trading with the Dutch, it is possible that they were, at one time, in the possession of one of these notable gentlemen, such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Hancock. What a treasure a Gold Dutch Ducat would make in YOUR coin collection!! Add this coin to your collection here!

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