Groningen Silver Ducat
Netherlands
1584–1795
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$485.06
Based on Gold spot price ($4,797.78/oz) · 90.0% purity · 3.494g
Updated 12:33 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1584–1795 |
| Composition | 986/1000 gold |
| Weight | 3.494 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Design
Obverse
Features a knight on horseback.
Reverse
Displays an inscription with the date and value.
History & Notable Facts
The Groningen ducat, despite being a gold coin issued by the province from 1584 onward, was sometimes struck on planchets that had seen prior use in local trade. This recycling practice reflected the Dutch frugality during the Eighty Years' War.
We know it featured a armored knight on horseback, a design rooted in the Order of the Golden Fleece, though variations occurred over the century. Mintage figures are patchy; records for many years vanished in various conflicts or administrative oversights.
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