Netherlands, Utrecht 1/2 Dukaton 1774
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A 1774 Utrecht half silver rider coin (½ silver rijder) from the Dutch Republic, struck under mintmaster Carel Frederik Wesselman in Utrecht, with the Utrecht city mark, a flower edge, and a natural grey silver patina in UNC condition.
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Utrecht – ½ Silver Rider 1774
Northern Netherlands | Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (1588–1795)
Splendid half-silver rider from 1774, struck at Utrecht under the mint master Carel Frederik Wesselman. An imposing silver coin with the characteristic diamond design and a richly worked weapon decor, typical of the provincial coinage of the Dutch Republic.
Obverse
A armored knight with raised sword, seated on a galloping horse to the right. Under the horse the crowned provincial coat of arms of Utrecht.
Latin legend:
MO. NO. ARG. CON. FOE. BELG. PRO. TRAI.
Translation: New silver coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, Utrecht.
Reverse
The crowned coat of arms of the United Netherlands, borne by two crowned lions. Under the arms the year 1774. Above the crown the mint mark, the city shield of Utrecht.
Latin legend:
CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCVNT
Translation: Through concord, small things grow into great, better known as Union makes strength.
Noteworthy details
• Year: 1774
• Province: Utrecht
• Denomination: ½ silver rider (½ ducaton)
• Mint master: Carel Frederik Wesselman
• Mint mark: city shield of Utrecht
• Edge: floral border
• Material: silver
Condition and appearance
A splendid specimen with an especially attractive, natural silver-gray patina and subtle dark tonalities that beautifully accent the relief. The powerfully depicted rider, the sharply worked heraldic details and the clearly visible legends give this half-silver rider a particularly characterful appearance.
An impressive historic collectible from the Utrecht minting of the Dutch Republic.
Utrecht – ½ Silver Rider 1774
Northern Netherlands | Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (1588–1795)
Splendid half-silver rider from 1774, struck at Utrecht under the mint master Carel Frederik Wesselman. An imposing silver coin with the characteristic diamond design and a richly worked weapon decor, typical of the provincial coinage of the Dutch Republic.
Obverse
A armored knight with raised sword, seated on a galloping horse to the right. Under the horse the crowned provincial coat of arms of Utrecht.
Latin legend:
MO. NO. ARG. CON. FOE. BELG. PRO. TRAI.
Translation: New silver coin of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, Utrecht.
Reverse
The crowned coat of arms of the United Netherlands, borne by two crowned lions. Under the arms the year 1774. Above the crown the mint mark, the city shield of Utrecht.
Latin legend:
CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCVNT
Translation: Through concord, small things grow into great, better known as Union makes strength.
Noteworthy details
• Year: 1774
• Province: Utrecht
• Denomination: ½ silver rider (½ ducaton)
• Mint master: Carel Frederik Wesselman
• Mint mark: city shield of Utrecht
• Edge: floral border
• Material: silver
Condition and appearance
A splendid specimen with an especially attractive, natural silver-gray patina and subtle dark tonalities that beautifully accent the relief. The powerfully depicted rider, the sharply worked heraldic details and the clearly visible legends give this half-silver rider a particularly characterful appearance.
An impressive historic collectible from the Utrecht minting of the Dutch Republic.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Region
Netherlands, Utrecht
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
1774
Denomination
1/2 Dukaton
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Uncirculated (not released for circulation)
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