$3,754.00 USD
The 1775 Netherlands Gold Ducat was struck during the late Dutch Republic era, formally known as the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Gold ducats had been a mainstay of Dutch coinage since 1586, valued for their consistent weight (approximately 3.5 grams) and high purity (98.6% gold).
By 1775, the design of Dutch gold ducats had remained virtually unchanged for nearly two centuries, symbolizing the Netherlands' commercial influence and stability in world trade. This coin was issued under the authority of the Province of Holland, the wealthiest province of the Republic, and was likely minted at the Dordrecht Mint.
The obverse depicts an armored knight standing facing right, holding a bundle of arrows in his left hand and a sword in his right. The date "1775" is split around the figure. The Latin legend reads "CONCORDIA RES PAR CRES HOL" - an abbreviation of "Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt" ("Unity makes small things grow"), followed by "HOL" indicating the province of Holland.
The reverse features a legend in a stylized rectangular tablet with ornate scrollwork. The inscription is given in five lines: "MO: ORD: / PROVIN: / FOEDER: BELG: / AD LEG: IMP." This is abbreviated Latin for "Moneta Ordinum Provinciarum Foederati Belgicarum Ad Legem Imperii," which translates to "Coin of the Order of the Federated Provinces of the Netherlands, according to the law of the Empire."
Graded NGC MS61, this coin exhibits sharp details and a lustrous surface, remarkable for a gold issue of its age. Its well-preserved state offers a tangible connection to the Netherlands' rich numismatic heritage during a transformative period in European history.
