$5,252.00 USD
Struck in the Holy Roman Empire under Dutch influence, this 1751 14 Gulden, graded NGC AU55, is a distinctive large-format gold issue from the Province of Utrecht. Known colloquially as a "rider ducaton" or "rider gulden" due to its mounted motif, it combines Dutch regional pride with imperial heraldry—symbolizing both local autonomy and loyalty to imperial structure.
Obverse: Features a richly detailed armored knight on horseback galloping right, holding a sword aloft, with a shield bearing the Dutch lion below. The Latin legend denotes imperial authority and the martial strength of the province.
Reverse: Displays a crowned Dutch lion rampant within a heavily ornamented shield, framed by a decorative beaded border and Latin inscription referencing the issuing province. The date "1751" appears prominently below the shield.
Graded AU55, this example retains considerable luster with only minor rub on the high points, typical of limited circulation. The strike remains strong with most fine details—especially in the horse, armor, and shield—still fully visible. A rare and charismatic piece from the 18th-century Low Countries, it is well-suited for collectors of Dutch provincial gold, rider types, or early European large-denomination coinage.
