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[[Image:Netherlands 1648.jpg|550px|thumb|the Netherlands in 1648]] | [[Image:Netherlands 1648.jpg|550px|thumb|the Netherlands in 1648]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 2972 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 300 (about US$395 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Silberdukat 1659. Sehr schön-vorzüglich.'' (Netherlands, province of Utrecht, silver ducat of 1659, very fine to extremely fine.)"</blockquote> Silver ducats were struck in Utrecht and other Dutch provinces until 1794 and are the most common large Dutch silver coin. Simultaneous with | + | This specimen was lot 2972 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 300 (about US$395 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Silberdukat 1659. Sehr schön-vorzüglich.'' (Netherlands, province of Utrecht, silver ducat of 1659, very fine to extremely fine.)"</blockquote> Silver ducats were struck in Utrecht and other Dutch provinces until 1794 and are the most common large Dutch silver coin. Simultaneous with the silver ducat (48 stuivers) was the "prince" daalder (40 stuivers), Lion daalder (48 stuivers), the three gulden (60 stuivers) and the ducaton (silver rider). The catalog does not explain why so many different large silver coins were felt to be necessary. This subtype with inner circles is listed for 1659-64, 1668-74. This specimen shows the gray stains and light pitting typical of sea salvage. |
| − | ''Recorded mintage:'' | + | ''Recorded mintage:'' 353,865 for 1659-74. |
''Specification:'' 28.25 g, 0.873 fine silver, this specimen 27.84 g. | ''Specification:'' 28.25 g, 0.873 fine silver, this specimen 27.84 g. | ||
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* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | * Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | ||
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1600-1700,'' Galesburg, IL, 1974. | * Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns, 1600-1700,'' Galesburg, IL, 1974. | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014. |
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* [[Zwolle 1659 silver ducat Dav-4921]] | * [[Zwolle 1659 silver ducat Dav-4921]] | ||
* [[Utrecht 1659 2 ducaton Dav-A4937|1659 double ducaton]] | * [[Utrecht 1659 2 ducaton Dav-A4937|1659 double ducaton]] | ||
| + | * [[Utrecht 1660 daalder Dav-4863|1660 ''leeuwendaalder'']] | ||
* [[Utrecht 1661 daalder Dav-4863|1661 ''leeuwendaalder'']] | * [[Utrecht 1661 daalder Dav-4863|1661 ''leeuwendaalder'']] | ||
* [[Utrecht 1661 ducat Fr-284|1661 ducat]] | * [[Utrecht 1661 ducat Fr-284|1661 ducat]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:15, 22 January 2026
This specimen was lot 2972 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 300 (about US$395 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Silberdukat 1659. Sehr schön-vorzüglich. (Netherlands, province of Utrecht, silver ducat of 1659, very fine to extremely fine.)"
Silver ducats were struck in Utrecht and other Dutch provinces until 1794 and are the most common large Dutch silver coin. Simultaneous with the silver ducat (48 stuivers) was the "prince" daalder (40 stuivers), Lion daalder (48 stuivers), the three gulden (60 stuivers) and the ducaton (silver rider). The catalog does not explain why so many different large silver coins were felt to be necessary. This subtype with inner circles is listed for 1659-64, 1668-74. This specimen shows the gray stains and light pitting typical of sea salvage.
Recorded mintage: 353,865 for 1659-74.
Specification: 28.25 g, 0.873 fine silver, this specimen 27.84 g.
Catalog reference: Delmonte 979, Dav-4902; KM 48.1.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1600-1700, Galesburg, IL, 1974.
- 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]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.
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