Netherlands 1899 ducat

Sincona sale 23, lot 2943

This specimen was lot 2943 in Sincona sale 23 (Zürich, May 2015), where it sold for 1,300 CHF (about US$1,633 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Königreich der Niederlande, Wilhelmina 1890-1948 Dukat 1899. Utrecht Ritterdukat. R. FDC. (kingdom of the Netherlands, Wilhelmina (1890-1948), ducat of 1899, Utrecht mint, standing knight, rare, uncirculated.)"

The Netherlands was the last country to strike ducats on a regular basis. This type was struck 1814-1937, many of which were made in Russia, indistinguishable from Utrecht mint issues.

Recorded mintage: 60,686 (a rare date).

Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, 20.5-21 mm diameter. This specimen 3.45 g.

Catalog reference: KM 83.1a; Sch-757.

Source:

• Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35^e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 23, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.

Link to:

• 1894 ducat
• 1899 cent
• 1903 ducat
• Coins and currency dated 1899
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