Netherlands: Zeeland. Provincial gold 30 Gulden 1683 MS63 NGC,...
Description
The Famed Dutch 30 Gulden of Zeeland
Zeeland. Provincial gold 30 Gulden 1683 MS63 NGC, KM-P16,
Fr-309 ("very rare"), CNM-2.49.122, Delm-893. 20.91gm (6 Ducat
weight). The coinage of Zeeland in the beginning of the 1680's, up
until the middle of the following decade, shows an unusual amount
and variety of experimentation. The legendary 30 Gulden pieces
closely resemble the silver 10 Schelling issue of the same period,
which was struck en masse for circulation, but the denomination is
deliberately changed into quite possibly the highest denomination
of any coin in the Provincial monetary system. This indicates that
not only were they not just off-metal strikes, but that they
actually were rather intended to have a place within circulation.
Certainly not for everyday use, but rather as a trade coinage
enabling large scale transactions. They were struck briefly between
1683 and 1687 (with most examples carrying the latter date), after
which the experiment by mintmaster Hendrik van Dussldorp was forced
to stop. The concept behind these high denominations seems to have
met resistance from within government and the few examples struck
seem to have been trial or presentation pieces. Nowadays, only a
handful of 30 Guldens are known to have survived, with the example
on offer here without a doubt ranking amongst the finest. It posses
remarkably well-preserved and crisp fields, while avoiding signs of
cleaning that often accompany special pieces such as this. A
spectacular trophy piece, destined for another distinguished
collection of first-rate Dutch numismatic material.Ex. Vinkenborg Collection
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 38mm
Weight: 42g
Estimate: $65,000 - $75,000.
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