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The 1761 7 Gulden was issued under the Dutch Republic's confederation of provinces during a period when Groningen and its surrounding Ommelanden (marshlands) held special privileges. This gold coin was issued to support provincial finances and represents an important artifact of Dutch regional autonomy within the Republic.
Collectors refer to this issue as the "Ridders van Reymerswaele" (Knights of Reymerswaele), after a 16th-century painter known for knightly scenes. This is a one-year type coin, as no 7 Gulden coins were struck for Groningen in 1760 or 1762, making it historically significant as a representation of Groningen's contribution to the Republic during this specific year.
Although a Groningen & Ommeland issue, the coin was not struck at Groningen (which had closed its mint in 1692) but at Harderwijk in Gelderland province.
Obverse: An armored knight on horseback (a "golden rider") charging to the right above a crowned shield bearing the quartered arms of Groningen & Ommeland. The Latin inscription reads "MO: AUR: PRO: CONFŒD: BELG: GRON: & OML:", abbreviating "Moneta aurea provinciarum confoederatorum Belgii Groningae et Omlandiae" – "Gold coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, of Groningen & Ommeland."
Reverse: The crowned Dutch lion shield splitting the date (1761) and the value (7 GL), with the motto "CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT" ("Union makes strength") above. This motto appeared on many United Provinces issues, reflecting the idea that small things grow strong through unity.
MS61 is the lowest mint-state grade, indicating a coin with no wear but showing "weak or average strike" with "multiple large abrasions or marks." In practice, an MS61 gold coin will display noticeable bagmarks or contact marks, especially in protected fields, making it less eye-appealing than MS62/MS63 examples. Nevertheless, MS61 still represents full Uncirculated quality with complete mint luster
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