Utrecht 1791 3 gulden Dav-1852
This specimen was lot 51271 in Stack's Bowers Hong Kong auction (Hong Kong, April 2021), where it sold for $1,800. The catalog description[1] noted,
"NETHERLANDS. Utrecht. 3 Gulden, 1791. NGC MS-63+. A rather difficult date, this choice crown offers a dazzling array of shimmering brilliance along with some golden highlights accentuating the devices. Bold and brilliant, and worthy of a superlative bid."
This type was struck 1763-64, 1785-86, 1791-94 in the waning years of the Dutch Republic. Altho tariffed at 60 stuivers, the same as a silver ducaton, it is about 5% lighter than that coin. In 1794, the Dutch Republic was snuffed out by invading forces of the French Revolution. The Low Countries did not regain their independence until 1815, with the formation of the kingdom of the Netherlands. The design features the Netherlands virgin with hat of freedom, with spear, leaning on altar with bible. The obverse legend hanc tuemur hac nitimur means, "on her we lean, it is she whom we protect."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 31.82 g, .920 fine silver, .941 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM 117, Dav-1852.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The April 2021 Hong Kong Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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