Netherlands, Zeeland 1/4 Ducat 1788/87

Northern Netherlands – Republic of the Seven United Netherlands,

Zeeland, ¼ silver ducat 1788/87 (Middelburg)

Silver ¼ ducat minted in 1788 at Middelburg, in the province of Zeeland, during the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. This coin features the traditional Zeeland design with the mintmark fortress.

The year 1788 has been changed from 1787, a common feature of this type. According to Beuth, there were no specimens that had not been altered, making this the most common variant of the ¼ silver ducat.

The coin weighs 6.94 grams, has a diameter of 28.5 mm, and was struck in silver. The mint master was Martinus Holtzhey Jr., or the duo Petronella Slob & Johan Lodewijk Molter.

Although the usual slight weakness in the center is visible, this coin is almost uncirculated (unc-) and retains an exceptional appearance.

Catalogued as: Delmonte 1008a (suppl.) | Verkade 87.3 | Beuth 1788 | HNPM.53 | CNM.2.49.54

A rare and high-quality specimen of the ¼ silver ducat from the late 18th century, featuring an interesting date-change detail and an excellent state of preservation.