$4,248.00 USD
The Gold Ducat was first introduced in the Netherlands in 1586 and became one of the most stable and widely recognized trade coins in Europe.
By 1634, the Dutch Republic (United Provinces of the Netherlands) was at the height of its Golden Age, marked by economic prosperity, naval dominance, and colonial expansion.
This coin was issued during the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648), when the Dutch Republic was fighting for independence from Spain.
The Observe Features a standing knight holding a sword and a bundle of arrows (symbolizing the unity of the Dutch provinces). Latin inscription: "CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT" (Through unity, small things grow) – the motto of the Dutch Republic, emphasizing its strength through cooperation.
The reverse Features an ornate square tablet with an inscription detailing the coin’s issuance.The incriptions reads: "MO: ORD: BELG: TRAI" (Moneta Ordinum Belgii Traiectum) – Meaning "Money of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, Utrecht" (if minted in Utrecht). Other mints would have different abbreviations.
