$2,436.00 USD
NETHERLANDS GOLD DUCAT, UTRECHT. SCARCE EARLY ISSUE. ONLY 1 KNOWN FINER!
The gold ducat was first introduced in the late 16th century by the emerging Dutch Republic, taking inspiration from the Venetian ducat. The 1595 issue is one of the early examples of this type of coin. This coin was minted during the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648), when the Netherlands fought for independence from Spanish rule. By the 1590s, the Dutch Republic was solidifying its economic and political power.
The obverse features a standing knight in full armor holding a sword and a bundle of arrows, symbolizing military strength and unity (the arrows represent the seven united provinces of the Netherlands). The Inscription includes a Latin inscription such as “CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT,” which translates to "Unity Makes Strength"—a key motto of the Dutch Republic.
The reverse features a square or ornate tablet bearing the name of the issuing province and the year of minting. Surrounding it are decorative elements or laurels.
The Inscription Includes references to the Dutch province (e.g., Holland, Zeeland, or Utrecht) responsible for minting the coin.
