{"product_id":"1780-ducat-holland-ngc-ms62-copy","title":"1780 Ducat Holland NGC MS62 (Copy)","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe Netherlands Gold Ducat was a standard trade coin of the Dutch Republic, first introduced in 1586 and issued by various provinces for international commerce. By 1780, the coin's role was firmly established as a reliable gold currency facilitating trade across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe Dutch Republic was a global economic powerhouse during this period, and its gold ducats circulated widely, valued for their consistent weight (approximately 3.5 grams) and high purity (98.6% fine gold). The 1780 issue was struck during the early stages of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (1780-1784), which may have affected production and survival rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003ePhysical characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSize: Approximately 21-22mm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eWeight: Approximately 3.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFineness: .986 fine gold (98.6% pure)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\" style=\"margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eActual Gold Weight: 0.1106 troy oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eobverse \u003c\/strong\u003edepicts an armored knight standing facing right, holding a sword in his right hand and a bundle of arrows in his left. The arrows symbolize the unity and strength of the Seven United Provinces, with each arrow representing a province. The knight divides the date \"1780\" (with \"17\" on one side and \"80\" on the other). The Latin legend reads \"CONCORDIA RES PAR· CRES· HOL·\" (Concordia res parvae crescunt, Hollandia), meaning \"Through unity, small things grow – Holland,\" often rendered as \"Unity Makes Strength.\" The \"HOL\" designation identifies this as an issue of the Province of Holland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ereverse \u003c\/strong\u003efeatures a five-line inscription within an ornate cartouche: \"MO:ORD: \/ PROVIN: \/ FOEDER: \/ BELG. AD \/ LEG. IMP.\" This is abbreviated Latin for \"Moneta Ordines Provincarum Foederatorum Belgicarum ad Legem Imperii,\" which translates to \"Coin of the Federated Provinces of the Netherlands, according to the law of the Empire,\" asserting that the coinage conforms to the Holy Roman Empire's standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis coin is certified by NGC as MS62, placing it in the Mint State (uncirculated) category with a strong grade. An MS62 designation indicates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•    The coin shows no wear from circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•    It retains considerable mint luster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•    There may be some noticeable contact marks or slightly impaired luster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e•    The overall appearance is still quite attractive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Netherlands Gold Ducat, Holland. 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Tied for Finest Known!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728623403178,"sku":"5954982-008","price":4415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/5954982-008.jpg?v=1690045558","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1780-ducat-holland-ngc-ms62-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}