Dutch Gold Ducat, one of the most iconic and widely recognized trade coins of early modern Europe. Struck to a virtually unchanged design since the early 17th century, these pieces circulated far beyond the Netherlands, becoming a trusted standard in international commerce.
Hints of mint luster.
Obverse: armored knight standing, holding a sword in his right hand and a bundle of arrows in his left, symbolizing the unity of the provinces
CONCORDIA RES PAR CRES HOL
Reverse: within a square ornamental frame, five-line legend
MO : ORD : / PROVIN / FOEDER / BELG . AD / LEG . IMP .
Gold, diameter 22 mm, weight 3.41 g
