I think you should base on literature, not websites. Krause or Friedberg Catalogues (if coins older than 1600, you got no choice - Friedberg only)...
As in subject - does anybody know gold content in Spanish pistolet coin struck in 16th century? If so, please provide with literature sources :)
The first European coin with Arabic numerals specifying the date of striking was the Swiss silver Plappart from the year 1424. You may see coin...
It depends on your likes and dislikes. I would consider collecting old gold Dutch ducats. Wanna know my reasons? Here it is: 1. you collect truly...
In West Friesland mint was moving from one city to another every 3 years (that's was idea, life changed that). In August 1589 three year period of...
Every time I see this coin I am smiling. This is one of the most beautiful coins from your collection for me. Next to few Dutch ducats of course.
This coin is listed in Delmonte, but as Conrad said - not in "Benelux d'Or". This book was written in 1964. 14 years later was published...
Doug knows it already, I will write for rest of you - this is not 3rd lowest mintage ever. With 3605 pcs minted this coin is quite common in...
Delmonte's "Benelux d'Or" (1964)
I confirm - this date 163-8 exists as genuine coin also in all Dutch catalogues. These coin were struck with dies cut with hand, not like 100...
Hehe, I got no idea (yet) but it depends. Don't you consider to buy also pre-provincial Dutch ducats? They are amazing, really! And expensive as...
Conrad, I wish you the best, but to complete date set (every year from one chosen mint) you will spend a lot of $ and time looking for ducats....
Doug, I've lost login data to old account, so I am back as 'goldducat' :) Finally I will write about nothing else but that
Sorry Conrad, but in mint notes you can find more... Let's check it then for 1607: Gelderland - 633,815 pcs (for years 1606-1608) Holland - no...
Mintages of gold Dutch ducats Guys, there is a few catalogues of Dutch coins. First of all Delmonte's "Benelux d'Or" ("Golden Benelux", 1964)...
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