[coin size: 4cm/1.57"]
Material: Silver.
Time period: 1803.
Dutch silver ducat dates back to the medieval period, initially minted by various provinces for trade and becoming a globally accepted trade coin. Historically, a knight on the obverse and the provincial or national crest on the reverse were common features.
The term "ducat" originated with the gold ducat of Venice in 1284. Similar coins were minted in silver by various European states.
Dutch provinces minted their own silver ducats, leading to variations in design and local significance.
The silver ducat was highly valued for its consistent weight and high silver content and was a prominent trade coin in Europe.
A traditional design features a knight holding a sword and a shield with the province's coat of arms, along with the Latin motto "Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt" ("Unity makes Strength").
