目录
| 发行方 | Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 1766 |
| 类型 | Non-circulating coin |
| 面值 | 1 Ducat (6) |
| 货币 | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| 材质 | Copper |
| 重量 | 3.47 g |
| 直径 | 34 mm |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 制作工艺 | Milled |
| 方向 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | HPM#Ut 27.7 |
| 正面描述 | Armored knight with scarf, standing to right, dividing date, holding sword in right hand and bundle of arrows in left hand; surrounded by lettering ending with mintmark. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Latin |
| 正面铭文 |
CONCORDIA RES PAR : CRES : TRA · ⬕ 1766 (Translation: With harmony small things grow Utrecht) |
| 背面描述 | Blank. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | |
| 边缘 | |
| 铸币厂 |
⬕ Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date) |
| 铸造量 |
1766 ⬕ - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1376452110 |
| 附加信息 |
Historical Context: This 1766 copper uniface 1 Ducat from Utrecht offers a rare glimpse into Dutch Republican minting. Issued during William V's early Stadtholderate, it is not a circulating gold ducat. Its copper, uniface nature identifies it as a trial strike or pattern. Such pieces were vital for assessing new dies or design proofs, ensuring engraving integrity before striking precious metal coinage. It underscores Utrecht mint's meticulous pre-production quality control.
Artistry: While a specific engraver is unrecorded, the design adheres to established Dutch ducat iconography: a standing knight, often facing right, holding a bundle of arrows (united provinces) and a sword. The artistic style reflects late Baroque classicism prevalent in 18th-century European coinage, characterized by detailed, formal presentation. As uniface, only the obverse (knight side) was impressed, allowing mint officials to evaluate the die's engraving quality and relief before full production.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper, this uniface piece measures 34mm, weighing 3.47 grams. This matches a gold ducat's weight but on a larger, thinner flan. For grading, high-points include the knight's helmet, sword hilt, and arrow fletching. As a trial strike from a fresh die, a sharp impression is anticipated. However, the expansive, thin copper flan might exhibit minor planchet irregularities or slight weakness, typical for such a large, low-weight, uniface