Groningen Ducatoon
Netherlands
1657–1669
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$76.79
Based on Silver spot price ($79.22/oz) · 93.4% purity · 32.28g
Updated 4:42 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1657–1669 |
| Composition | 0.934 silver |
| Weight | 32.28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
Design
Obverse
Features the arms of the city of Groningen.
Reverse
Depicts the Dutch lion with inscriptions.
History & Notable Facts
The Groningen Ducatoon was minted using silver that likely came from melted-down coins captured during the Dutch wars against Spain, a practical reuse that kept the economy humming amid conflict.
This silver coin, produced between 1650 and 1670 in the Groningen province, typically weighed around 32 grams and featured the provincial arms on one side, with a knight or lion on the other—standard for the era, but variations in die quality make each piece unique. Mintage figures are murky; records may have been destroyed in later fires or simply never kept.
As an experienced hand, I've seen how myths grow around these—like tales of buried treasures—but the truth is simpler: it was currency for trade and troops.
Don't ask me to verify every scratch as a battle scar; some are just wear from a pocket.
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