Netherlands, Gelderland Dukaat 1708 R

Gelderland – Silver ducat 1708 – Harderwijk – Rare (R) Rare silver ducat from 1708, minted at Harderwijk for the province of Gelderland, during the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (1581–1795). An impressive historical silver coin with the characteristic depiction of an armored knight and the crowned coat of arms. This issue belongs to the Gelderland provincial coinage from the early 18th century. The coin was produced under the responsibility of the mint master Lambert Ridder, whose mint mark, a knight on horseback, is characteristic for this issue. Obverse A standing, armored knight with a plumed helm, facing to the right. In his right hand he holds an raised sword, while with his left hand he holds the provincial coat of arms. Around the depiction there is the Latin inscription with the titulature of the States of Gelderland. Reverse The crowned coat of arms of the Republic, with the Dutch lion holding a sword and a bundle of arrows. Around the coat of arms the Latin motto CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT, referring to the strength of unity. The year 1708 is split on either side of the shield. Specifications * Denomination: Silver ducat * Province: Gelderland * Year: 1708 * Mint: Harderwijk * Mint master: Lambert Ridder * Mint mark: Knight on horseback * Metal: Silver * Diameter: 40 mm * Rarity: R – Rare Catalogue references * Delmonte 963 * Verkade 10.2 * De Voogt 384 * HNPM 82 * CNM 2.17.125 Quality and details An attractive and rare Gelderland silver ducat from 1708, with a characteristic silver-gray patina and well recognizable details. The coin shows light adjustment marks and local weaknesses in the strike, as visible in the images. The armored knight, the provincial coat of arms, and the crowned Dutch lion are clearly recognizable. A rare and historically interesting silver ducat from Harderwijk, struck under mint master Lambert Ridder. A special addition for the specialized collector of Dutch provincial silver coins.

Estimate:£229.09

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