Utrecht, zilveren rijder (Ducaton) 1711
Utrecht, zilveren rijder (Ducaton) 1711
Uit scheepswrak 'de Liefde'
"Silver Rider" or ducaton; recovered from the VOC-shipwreck 'de Liefde' (the Love) which was lost in November 1711 close to the Shetland Islands.
Very attractive dark patina.
Obverse: Armored knight galloping on horseback right, brandishing sword in right hand. Crowned coat of arms of Utrecht below the rider.
Reverse: Large crowned arms between two lions, date 1711 in cartouche below.
Article code: PC 07040
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- Silver
Coin type
- Ducaton
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- Utrecht
The VOC-shipwreck 'de Liefde' (the Love) was lost in November 1711 close to the Shetland Islands.