Province of Holland Ducaton "Silver Rider", 1659 – 1668
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Information
Country
Province of Holland
Province of Holland
Currency
Gulden
(1581 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Ducat
Year
1659 – 1668
Composition
Silver (.941)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
32.8
Diameter (mm)
43
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Ducat from Province of Holland. Issued from 1659 to 1668. Struck in Silver (.941). Measures 43 mm and weighs 32.8 g.
- Obverse
- Armored knight brandishing sword with right hand, on charging horse to right above arms of Holland, within inner circle. Legend ends with mintmark. (New silver coin of the County of Holland of the United Provinces of the Netherlands)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms of the United Provinces, supported by a crowned lion on each side, within dotted inner circle. Date at end of legend, at top (Unity makes strength)
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