$1,588.00 USD
– SOLDIn 1802, the Netherlands was under the influence of the Batavian Republic (1795–1806), a period marked by significant political and social reforms inspired by the French Revolution. The Batavian Republic sought to centralize authority and modernize the Dutch state, leading to changes in governance, military structure, and economic policies. Despite these transformations, the production of gold ducats continued, reflecting the enduring importance of these coins in both domestic and international trade.
The obverse of the 1802 Utrecht Gold Ducat features a standing knight holding a bundle of arrows in his left hand and a sword in his right, symbolizing unity and strength. The date "1802" is split, with "18" on the left and "02" on the right of the knight. The surrounding inscription reads "CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT," translating to "Unity makes small things grow."
The reverse displays a square tablet with the Latin inscription "MO. ORDI. PROVIN. FOEDER. BELG. AD LEGIMP.," which stands for "Money of the ordained provinces of the Belgian Federation according to the law of the empire." This design emphasizes the coin's official status and adherence to standardized regulations.
