Dutch Gold Ducat Proof Coin Bu Dutch Gold Ducat Proof Coin Bu
Designed by the Venetians in 1285 AD, the ducat is among the most popular gold coins ever struck. Despite being introduced in the 13th century, it would take another 400 years until it was widely used and accepted as a trade.
With permission from the Venetians, many countries began minting their own version of the Ducat using the exact standards. The universal standards of the gold Ducat was 3.494 grams of gold at 98.6% purity.
The Dutch gold Ducat is unique in that it has retained the exact same design on the obverse and reverse for over 400 years. The obverse has a depiction of a knight with a longsword on his right shoulder and 13 arrows in his left hand.
The reverse features an ornamental plaque with a Latin phrase inscribed on it. “A coin of the provinces of the United Netherlands according to the law of the Empire.” The Austrian mint still produces gold Ducats as well as restrikes. (restrikes are coins struck with an earlier date using the original dies.)
The featured 1994 Dutch gold ducat is a proof specimen struck in 0.1104 troy oz (3.4 grams) of pure gold. Each coin arrives in a direct fit capsule housed in a new clamshell display box, adding a touch of elegance to any coin collection.
At ABS , we hand select every gold Ducat ensuring we’re providing the absolute finest quality available.
