1758 Dutch Republic (United Provinces of the Netherlands) Dutch East India Company 2 Stuiver silver coin Hightlights: 1. A reliable witness to Dutch trade history, and collectible value more inclined toward cultural rather than economic aspects. 2. Graded NGC AU58, most circulation coins have undergone centuries of use, and well-preserved high-grade examples are fewer. Coin Story: This Dutch Gelderland Province 1764 1 Gulden silver coin is a provincial circulation coin from the Dutch Republic period, minted at the Harderwijk Mint in Gelderland from 1694 to 1794. The obverse features a crowned United Provinces coat of arms, while the reverse shows a standing female figure (often described as Athena symbolizing freedom or wisdom, or the Dutch maiden Nederlandia), holding a spear and leaning on a Bible on a pedestal, with the inscription "HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR" (meaning "We rely on her, we protect her"), symbolizing reliance on and protection of faith, freedom, and federal principles. This coin represents the monetary system of provincial autonomy in the Dutch Republic (United Provinces), reflecting Gelderland's (Duchy of Gelderland and County of Zutphen) economic and political status within the federation. As a circulation coin before the end of the Batavian Republic, it witnessed the trade prosperity and provincial decentralization of 18th-century Netherlands, holding significant historical and cultural value, embodying the Enlightenment era's pursuit of unity and freedom. As a representative of Dutch Republic provincial silver coins, this piece holds high appeal for collectors of Dutch historical coins, 18th-century European coins, and thematic collections (such as female figures or symbols of freedom). The AU50 grade indicates minor circulation wear but clear details and good luster retention. Its historical symbolism and provincial diversity contribute to steady market appreciation, making it suitable for intermediate collectors.