$7,297.00 USD
Minted in 1724 by the Utrecht branch of the Dutch Republic, this gold ducat is a remarkable survivor from the ill-fated voyage of the Akerendam, a Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship that sank off the coast of Norway in 1725. Recovered from the wreck in the 1970s, this coin offers a tangible connection to 18th-century maritime history and commerce.
Obverse: Features a standing knight in armor, holding a sword in his right hand and a bundle of arrows in his left, symbolizing the unity of the provinces. The legend reads: “CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT” (Through unity, small things grow), with the date “1724” flanking the figure.
Reverse: Displays a square within a decorative border containing the inscription: “MO. NO. ORD. PROVIN. FOEDER. BELG. AD LEG. IMP.” (Money of the United Provinces of the Netherlands according to the law of the Empire), denoting its official status as currency.
Graded NGC MS65, this specimen is among the finest known examples, with only one graded higher. It exhibits a bold strike with full knight's-head details and attractive satin luster, making it a standout piece among shipwreck recoveries
Only 1 Known Finer!
