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[[Image:Neth 1920 ducat CNG 720.jpg|550px|thumb|CNG Lissner sale, lot 720]] | [[Image:Neth 1920 ducat CNG 720.jpg|550px|thumb|CNG Lissner sale, lot 720]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 720 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $5,142.50. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "NETHERLANDS, Kingdom. Trade coinage. Proof AV Ducat. Utrecht mint; muntmeestertekens: seahorse and winged caduceus. Dr. C. Hoitsema, mintmaster. Dated 1920. In NGC encapsulation graded Proof 66 Cameo. Superb gem proof and the only coin of this date ever graded. Extremely rare in proof. Purchased from Coin Galleries, October 1982." The Netherlands was the last country to strike ducats on a regular basis. This type was struck 1814-1937. Netherlands was one of the few countries to continue minting gold thru World War One. This date is only slightly scarce but the proofs are rare. | + | This specimen was lot 720 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $5,142.50. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "NETHERLANDS, Kingdom. Trade coinage. Proof AV Ducat. Utrecht mint; muntmeestertekens: seahorse and winged caduceus. Dr. C. Hoitsema, mintmaster. Dated 1920. In NGC encapsulation graded Proof 66 Cameo. Superb gem proof and the only coin of this date ever graded. Extremely rare in proof. Purchased from Coin Galleries, October 1982." The [[Netherlands]] was the last country to strike ducats on a regular basis. This type was struck 1814-1937. Netherlands was one of the few countries to continue minting gold thru World War One. This date is only slightly scarce but the proofs are rare. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 293,389; this is a better date. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 293,389; this is a better date. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 3.5 g, .986 fine gold, 20.5-21 mm diameter. This specimen 20 mm diameter, 3.50 g, 12h axis. | + | ''Specification:'' 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, 20.5-21 mm diameter. This specimen 20 mm diameter, 3.50 g, 12h axis. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM 83.1; Y 15; [[On the decimal coinage of the Netherlands|Sch-771]]. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 83.1; Y 15; [[On the decimal coinage of the Netherlands|Sch-771]]. | ||
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
| − | * Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, ''Muntalmanak | + | * Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, ''Muntalmanak 2018, 35<sup>e</sup> editie'', Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017. |
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
* <sup>[1]</sup>Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., ''The Richard Lissner Collection,'' Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014. | * <sup>[1]</sup>Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., ''The Richard Lissner Collection,'' Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014. | ||
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* [[Netherlands 1917 ducat|1917 ducat]] | * [[Netherlands 1917 ducat|1917 ducat]] | ||
* [[Netherlands 1917 25 cents|1917 25 cents]] | * [[Netherlands 1917 25 cents|1917 25 cents]] | ||
| + | * [[Netherlands 1919 1/2 gulden|1919 half gulden]] | ||
* [[Netherlands 1921 ducat|1921 ducat]] | * [[Netherlands 1921 ducat|1921 ducat]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1920]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1920]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:43, 10 August 2024
This specimen was lot 720 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $5,142.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "NETHERLANDS, Kingdom. Trade coinage. Proof AV Ducat. Utrecht mint; muntmeestertekens: seahorse and winged caduceus. Dr. C. Hoitsema, mintmaster. Dated 1920. In NGC encapsulation graded Proof 66 Cameo. Superb gem proof and the only coin of this date ever graded. Extremely rare in proof. Purchased from Coin Galleries, October 1982." The Netherlands was the last country to strike ducats on a regular basis. This type was struck 1814-1937. Netherlands was one of the few countries to continue minting gold thru World War One. This date is only slightly scarce but the proofs are rare.
Recorded mintage: 293,389; this is a better date.
Specification: 3.5 g, 0.986 fine gold, 20.5-21 mm diameter. This specimen 20 mm diameter, 3.50 g, 12h axis.
Catalog reference: KM 83.1; Y 15; Sch-771.
- Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.
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