Province of Overijssel Silver Ducat, 1659 – 1683

Silver Ducat from Province of Overijssel. Issued from 1659 to 1683. Struck in Silver (.873). Measures 0 mm and weighs 28.25 g.

Obverse

Standing, armored knight facing right, holding sword on right shoulder, left hand resting on shield with Overijssel arms at his feet, dividing date, within inner circle (New silver coinage of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, Overijssel)

Reverse

Crowned shield with arms of the United Provinces, within inner circle. Mintmark begins legend (Unity makes strength)