Zeeland Gold Noble
Netherlands
1586–1795
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$939.12
Based on Gold spot price ($4,794/oz) · 90.0% purity · 6.77g
Updated 3:44 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1586–1795 |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.77 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Depicts a knight on horseback.
Reverse
Features the coat of arms of Zeeland.
History & Notable Facts
The Zeeland Gold Noble prominently featured a lion rampant on its obverse, a design choice that directly echoed the province's coat of arms and its role in the Dutch struggle for independence.
Struck in Middelburg using 22-karat gold, often sourced from trade with the East Indies, these coins served as currency for provincial transactions during a turbulent era. Records suggest production spanned from 1586 to 1795, but exact dates for individual issues remain unclear due to lost archives in the 19th century.
We know little about the designers, though some speculate local engravers adapted English noble patterns—probably not as cleverly as they thought.
Mintage numbers are a mystery; no reliable tallies survive.
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