Netherlands, Zeeland Dukaat 1761

Silver ducat – Northern Netherlands (Republic of the Seven United Netherlands), Zeeland – 1761, Middelburg

Silver ducat struck in the province of Zeeland, mint location Middelburg, under mint master Martinus Holzhey Sr. Recognizable by the mint mark of the fortress.

Very rare specimen, produced with medal strike and featuring a fine cable edge. The piece circulated for only a short time, contributing to its crisp details and attractive appearance.

Front
Knight in armor standing to the right, sword resting on the right shoulder and a ribbon in the left hand. At his feet a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Zeeland.

Inscription:
MON : NOV : ARG : PRO : CONFŒD : BELG : COM : ZEL · ♜
(Full: Moneta nova argentea provinciarum confoederatarum Belgicarum comitatus Zelandia)

Reverse
Crowned shield of Zeeland, with spread year notation and two stars above.

Inscription:
✶ ✶
CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT ·
1761