| Описание аверса | Armored knight standing to right, dividing date, holding sword in right hand and bundle of arrows in left hand. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
CONC RES PAR CRESC TRANSI 17 38 (Translation: Unity makes strength. Overijssel) |
| Описание реверса | Inscription in five lines on a square tablet, rosette in small shield below. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса |
MO AVR PROVIN CONFOE BELG AD LEG IMP (Translation: Coinage of the United Provinces of the Netherlands issued in accordance with the law) |
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| Тираж |
1733 - - 46 830 1738 - - 62 720 1748 - - 34 930 |
| ID Numisquare | 1153759970 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: The Overijssel Ducat (1733-1748) emerged during the Dutch Republic's Second Stadtholderless Period (1702-1747), when provinces like Overijssel exercised autonomy. This .986 fine, 3.5-gram gold ducat served as a vital international trade coin, reflecting the Republic's influence. Its consistent production underscored provincial sovereign coining rights within the federal structure, amidst European flux.
Artistry: The ducat adheres to the standard Dutch provincial design. The obverse depicts an armored knight, holding a sword and a bundle of seven arrows, symbolizing the United Provinces. Engravers are rarely specified; its style is clear and