Holland 1774 2 ducats Fr-248
This specimen was lot 2035 in Jean Elsen sale 164 (Brussels, March 2026), where it sold for €2,200 (about US$3,063 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"NEDERLAND, HOLLAND, Provincie, AV dubbele dukaat met de ridder, 1774. Vz/ Staande ridder n.r. met zwaard en pijlenbundel. Kz/ Tekst in versierd vierkant. Lichte montagesporen. Krasje op vz. Prachtig. (Netherlands, province of Holland, gold double ducat of the knight of 1774. Obverse: knight stands right with sword and bundle of arrows; reverse: inscription on tablet. Light mount mark, obverse scratch, Extremely Fine.)"
This type was struck 1749-93 with reeded edge. It is much scarcer than the single ducat.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.98 g, 0.986 fine gold; this specimen 6,96 g.
Catalog reference: KM 47, Verk. 39, 4; Delm. 773; Fr-248.
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- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 164: Monnaies du duché de Brabant et du royaume de Belgique, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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