$4,692.00 USD
The 1741 Holland Gold Ducat was struck in the Province of Holland during the Dutch Republic’s mid-18th-century era. The design follows the standard pattern introduced in 1586: a standing armored knight holding a sword and a sheaf of arrows, symbolizing unity among the Seven Provinces. These coins were trusted trade pieces issued by the VOC (Dutch East India Company) and circulated widely in European and Asian commerce. The coin was struck at the Dordrecht Mint during the War of Austrian Succession (1740–1748), a period of both political upheaval and sustained commercial activity.
Obverse: Depicts an armored knight standing holding a sword and bundle of arrows. The date “1741” is split across the sides of the figure. The Latin legend encircling the knight reads: “CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT” – “Unity makes strength.”
Reverse: Features a decorative square tablet inscribed: “MO. ORD. PROVIN. FOEDER. BELG. AD LEG. IMP.” – an abbreviation of “Moneta Ordinum Provinciarum Foederatarum Belgicarum ad Legem Imperii,” which translates to “Coin of the Federated Provinces of the Netherlands according to the law of the Empire.”
An MS63 ducat is a sharply struck, lustrous piece with excellent eye appeal, distinctly superior to typical survivors that circulated. By contrast, an About Uncirculated (AU) coin (grades AU50–58) will show slight high-point rub or wear from brief circulation. Such wear noticeably dulls luster and detail. Even lower Mint State (MS60–62) coins, while unworn, tend to have more distracting marks or dullness.
3.45g Beautifully choice, round.
