1648 NETHERLANDS GOLD DUCAT PCGS AU55

$1,770.00 USD

1648 was a crucial year in Dutch history, as it marked the end of the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) with the Treaty of Münster, officially recognizing the Dutch Republic’s independence from Spain.
The Dutch Republic (United Provinces of the Netherlands) was at the height of its Golden Age, dominating global trade, banking, and naval power.

The Observe Features a standing knight in full armor, holding a sword in his right hand and a bundle of arrows in his left hand. The sword represents strength and military power, while the arrows symbolize the unity of the Dutch provinces. Latin inscription: "CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT"(Through unity, small things grow.)


The reverse features an ornate square tablet with an inscription detailing the coin’s issuance. The text often includes: "MO: ORD: BELG: TRAI" (Moneta Ordinum Belgii Traiectum) – Meaning "Money of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, Utrecht" (if minted in Utrecht).

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