1 Ducaton `Zilveren Rijder` Piedfort at quadruple weight, date in cartouche, fivefold arms
| Issuer | Province of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1751 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Ducaton (3) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.941) |
| Weight | 130.09 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
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| Reference(s) | HPM#Ut 59.4 , Delmonte S#1031b |
| Obverse description | Armored knight brandishing sword with right hand, on charging horse to right above crowned quartered arms of Utrecht province with small city of Utrecht shield at center. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
MO : NO : ARG : PRO : CONFOE : BELG : TRAI · (Translation: New coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands Utrecht.) |
| Reverse description | Crowned arms of the United Provinces supported by two crowned lions facing forward. Date (with Roman numeral I) below in cartouche. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
CONCORDIA RES PARVÆ CRESCUNT . ⬕ 1751 (Translation: With unity small things grow) |
| Edge | Slanted reeding |
| Mint |
⬕ Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date) |
| Mintage |
1751 ⬕ - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1940295310 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: Issued by the Province of Utrecht in 1751, this Ducaton 'Zilveren Rijder' hails from the Dutch Republic era under Stadtholder William IV. The Ducaton was a crucial international trade coin. This Piedfort, struck at quadruple weight, holds exceptional numismatic significance. Such non-circulating pieces served as presentation items,