1808 Netherland Gold Ducat William I NGC MS63

$5,025.00 USD

– SOLD

The obverse features a knight holding a sword and a bundle of arrows, representing unity and defense. The bundle of arrows symbolizes the unity of the provinces of the Netherlands, while the sword represents their readiness to defend this unity. The Latin inscription "CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT" translates to "By unity, small things grow," a motto reflecting the Dutch emphasis on collective strength.

The reverse side of the coin has an inscription within an ornamented square. The Latin text "MO. AUR. REG. BELGII AD LEGEM IMPERII" translates to "Gold coin of the Kingdom of Belgium by virtue of imperial law," highlighting its legal and economic significance