Holland 1681 2 gulden

This specimen was lot 965 in Stack's "Vermuele, Ward & Mexico Maxico" sale (New York, January 2010), where it sold for $920. The catalog description^[1] noted, "NETHERLANDS. HOLLAND. 2 Gulden, 1681. Crowned Arms of United Provinces divide value. Rv. Batavia stands with Free Hat on pole, Bible on pedestal. Sharp strike shows bold relief. AU-53 (NGC)." This type, a rare denomination, was struck 1681-2 and 1687.

Recorded mintage: 8,150.

Specification: 21.2 g, silver.

Catalog reference: KM 62.

Source:

• ^[1]Kraljevich, John, and Frank Van Valen, The Vermuele, Ward & Mexico Maxico Collections, New York: Stack's, 2009.
• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• van der Wis, Jan, and Tom Passon, Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten geslagen sind bet aantreden van Philips II tot aan het einde van de Bataafse Republiek (1555-1806), 2nd ed., Apeldoorn, Netherlands: Omni-Trading b.v., 2009.

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• 1680 gulden, "MONETA ORDINVM HOLLANDIÆ"
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• 1681 gulden
• Westfriesland 1682 2 gulden
• 1687 2 gulden
• Coins and currency dated 1681
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