$4,881.00 USD
Struck in 1761 under the authority of the province of Groningen and the Ommelanden, this gold 7 Gulden—also known as the Halve Gouden Rijder or "Half Golden Rider"—represents the rich numismatic tradition of the Dutch Republic. Issued during a period of economic prosperity and maritime dominance, these coins were integral to trade and commerce throughout Europe and the colonies.
Obverse: Features an armored knight on horseback, brandishing a sword in his right hand, symbolizing readiness and defense. Beneath the horse lies the crowned shield of Groningen and the Ommelanden. The Latin legend reads: MO AUR PRO CONFOED BELG GRON & OML, translating to "Gold coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, Groningen and Ommelanden."
Reverse: Displays the crowned arms of the Generality dividing the denomination "7 G," with the date "1761" above. The surrounding legend reads: CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT, meaning "Through unity, small things grow," reflecting the Republic's foundational motto.
Specifications:
• Gold content: 0.917 fine
• Weight: 4.965 g
• Pure gold content: 0.146 oz
• Catalog reference: KM 60/Fr-245
In practice, an MS61 gold coin will display noticeable bagmarks or contact marks, especially in protected fields, making it less eye-appealing than MS62/MS63 examples.
