1762 Ducat Utrecht NGC MS63

The 1762 Utrecht gold ducat was a standard trade coin of the Dutch Republic, part of a series first standardized in 1586 to serve as stable currency for international commerce. These coins were trusted throughout Europe and Asia due to their consistent purity and weight.

Obverse: A standing armored knight holding a bundle of seven arrows (symbolizing the seven united provinces) in one hand and a sword in the other, with the year split on either side ("17" and "62"). Around the knight is the motto "CONCORDIA RES PAR: CRES: TRA:", where "TRA" indicates Traiectum (Latin for Utrecht). This Latin phrase translates to "Through unity, small things grow," the motto of the United Provinces.

Reverse: A five-line legend within an ornate cartouche: "MOORD PROVIN FOEDER BELG AD LEG IMP," an abbreviation for "Moneta Ordinum Provinciarum Foederati Belgii ad Legem Imperii." In English, this signifies "Coin of the Order of the Provinces of the Federation of the Netherlands, according to the Law of the Empire," affirming the coin as an authorized issue under Holy Roman Empire norms.

Specifications:
•    Gold content: 0.986 fine
•    Weight: Approximately 3.5 grams
•    Pure gold content: 0.1109 oz
•    Mint mark: The rose mark of Utrecht
•    Diameter: Approximately 21-22mm

In this condition, the coin shows no wear from circulation and retains full original mint luster that may be slightly impaired by contact marks. An MS63 will exhibit numerous small contact marks or a few heavier marks and hairlines, but the overall appeal remains average to above average for an uncirculated coin.

While the coin is unquestionably rare in this grade, it's important to note that high-grade Dutch ducats as a category do appear at auction with some regularity, and exceptional examples of various dates have established a reasonably consistent price range in recent years.

Netherlands Gold Ducat, Utrecht. The Finest Known!