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1662, Netherlands, Overijssel, Zwolle. Early Ducaton ("Silver Rider") Coin. R!

Mint Date: 1662
Province: Gelderland
Reference: Davenport 4947, KM-65.1. R!
Denomination: Ducaton of 60 Stuivers (Silver Rider)
Condition: Weakly struck on a crude planchet (typical for this early date), scratches in obverse, otherwise about VF.
Weight: 32.21gm
Diameter: 43mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Armoured knight on horse, holding sword and galloping right above crowned shield with arms of Zwolle.
Legend: * MONETA . ARGENTEA . CIVITATIS . ZWOLLAE

Reverse: Crowned shield with dutch arms, supported by crowned lions.
Legend: CONCORDIA RES . PARVAE . CRESCVNT . 1662

In 1659 the Dutch states started production of the 'silver rider' ducaton, featuring a mounted knight on horseback. This design weighing 32.779 grams of 0.941 silver also featured the crowned arms of the United Netherlands on the reverse, with a shield below the knight indicating the province of minting. Rider ducatons were minted until 1798. In the period 1726-1751 ducatons were minted bearing the monogram of the Dutch East India Company. As a trade coin the familiar design of the Dutch rider helped it to compete against well-known world coins such as the Spanish dollar. It was valued at 60 stuivers.

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Zwolle is a municipality and the capital city of the province of Overijssel, Netherlands, 120 kilometers northeast of Amsterdam.