1994 Netherlands Dutch Gold Ducat Proof Coin Gem Proof withdisplay box

  

The 1994 Dutch gold ducat proof is available at ABS. The gold ducat is one of the most popular gold coins in the world. Since the 13th century, over a dozen European countries had minted ducats and they still continue to be minted till this day. 1994 Netherlands gold 1 Ducat Proof.

1104 Troy oz (3.4 grams) of actual gold content. Issued a value of 1 Ducat by the Royal Dutch Mint. On the obverse is a knight with a cluster of arrows and a sword. Arrives in elegant display box.

Designed by the Venetians in 1285 AD, the ducat went on to become the de facto world trade currency for almost two centuries. With permission from the Venetians, many countries began minting their own version of the Ducat, keeping the same standards. The universal standard is 3.494 grams of gold at 98.6% purity. Most countries changed the design of their Ducats frequently as new rulers and governments emerged, but the Dutch were strongly against this. The Dutch Ducat is unique in that it has retained the exact same design on the obverse and reverse for over 400 years. The obverse features a knight with a longsword on his right shoulder and 13 arrows in his left hand. The reverse features an ornamental plaque with a Latin phrase inscribed on it. A coin of the provinces of the United Netherlands according to the law of the Empire. The Netherlands is one of four countries still minting gold ducats for collecting. The coin featured is a 1994 Netherlands gold ducat proof specimen struck in 0.1104 Troy oz of gold (3.433 grams). This is one of the finest Dutch ducat you'll find, outside of a slab. A Beautiful strike; incredible luster; simply immaculate. This beautiful Netherlands Dutch Ducat arrives in a new Direct Fit capsule and housed in an elegant display box shown.