Hi to all. I have a coin that I did not find in catalog. The coin is netherlands 1 gulden 1705. Is it is possible? Thank you very much.
Yes, that is a Dutch coin - more precisely, a gulden from the Republic of the United Netherlands, or Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Provinciën. In those years (late 16th century until late 18th century) the Netherlands was a union of several provinces which all issued their own money but according to common standards. The standing woman is an allegorical representation of Liberty; the hat is probably a Phrygian Cap (also a symbol of freedom). The word next to the digit "1" indicates the province, but I have not been able to read that ... Christian
Just checked the enlarged view, and I think it is from Gelderland ("GEL ET C Z"). Here is a similar coin. Sorry, no idea about catalog numbers, but maybe you can now "locate" it. Christian
To answer your question avi, no it is not unheard of for some coins to not be listed in a catalog. In fact there are some that are not listed in a book of any kind.
I believe the coin is known as an Utrecht Gulden, KM 76 (Wiki) or NGC referenced it KM 102.1. It seems that most specimens are dated 1697. Seems like a rare date. Seems like there is a disconnect somewhere with the references.
But if it was from Utrecht, shouldn't it say something like TRA or TRAI? I checked the parts of the province name that can be read easily, and the only match I came up with is Gelderland. The "ET C.Z." means "and County of Zutphen", I think. Christian
Yes, you are correct. Gelderland, 1 Gulden 1705 Delm. 1178; CNM 2.17.152 http://www.mcsearch.info/search.html?search=similar:773876
Look what I foubd with google: West Friesland 1 Guilder 1703 (Generality from the link: http://www.catawiki.com/catalog/coins/countries/west-friesland/3268227-west-friesland-1-guilder-1703-generality The picture is the same picture. Where is West Friesland? Thank you very much. avi.
Thank you. But the coin is Gelderland , ae you sure? And not another region in the Netherlands? Thank you in advanced.