Netherlands, Deventer Dukaton 1667

Northern Netherlands – Republic of Overijssel – city of Deventer – Ducatoon 1667

Very attractive and very rare silver ducaton struck in 1667 by the city of Deventer, within the Republic of Overijssel in the Northern Netherlands. An imposing trade coin from the period of the Dutch Republic, part of the great silver crown coins that played an important role in international trade in the 17th century.

Obverse:
Armored rider on horseback to the right with a raised sword. Under the horse the city coat of arms of Deventer within a surrounding inner circle. Legend: MONO. ARG. CIVIT. DAVENTRIAE (“Silver coin of the city of Deventer”).

Reverse:
Crowned coat of arms of the United Provinces with crowned lions as supporters. Legend: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCVNT (“In unity small things grow”), with the year 1667 in the legend.

Specifications:

* Issuing authority: City of Deventer
* Year: 1667
* Type: Ducatoon (3 guilders)
* Metal: Silver (.941)
* Weight: 32.78 g
* Diameter: 27.5 mm
* References: KM# 62, Delmonte S# 1038
* Shape: Round