Netherlands, Gelderland Dukaat 1694 R

Gelderland – Silver Ducat 1694 – Harderwijk – Rare (R2) NORTHERN NETHERLANDS – REPUBLIC (1581–1795) Province Gelderland | Harderwijk | 1694 Description Silver ducat from 1694, minted in Harderwijk for the province of Gelderland during the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. A rare 17th-century trade coin, produced under mint master Johan van Brienen, with the characteristic mint mark of the unicorn. This issue is labeled by Pannekeet with the rarity grade R2 and forms an interesting collectible within Gelderland’s provincial coinage. Coin data * Country: Northern Netherlands * Period: Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (1581–1795) * Province: Gelderland * Mint: Harderwijk * Year: 1694 * Denomination: 1 silver ducat * Metal: Silver * Mint master: Johan van Brienen * Mint master mark: Unicorn * Rarity: R2 (Pannekeet) Obverse (front) A armored and helm-covered knight, standing to the right, with a sword across his shoulder in his right hand. In front of the knight is the crowned provincial coat of arms of Gelderland, with the two characteristic lions. Around it a Latin inscription referencing the silver coinage of the United Dutch Provinces and the duchy of Gelderland. Reverse (back) The crowned Generality coat of arms of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, flanked by the year 16 – 94. Above the coat of arms sits the unicorn, the personal mint mark of Johan van Brienen. Inscription: CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT Translation: Through unity, small things grow. This motto emphasizes the cooperation and unity among the provinces of the Republic. Historical background – Mint master Johan van Brienen Johan van Brienen was appointed mint master of the Gelderse provincial mint in Harderwijk in 1690. He came from a prominent family originally from Wageningen. Several family members held important social positions, including mayor, alderman, lawyer, mint master and military roles. The Van Brienen family coat of arms featured a unicorn, which Johan van Brienen also used as his personal mint mark. This symbol is recognizably present on the offered ducat. In 1695 Johan van Brienen resigned. In February of that year he was honorably discharged. The Van Brienen family was incorporated into the gentry in 1817 and elevated to the nobility. Lady Maria Anna Wilhelmina van Brienen van Ramerus (1811–1889) was the last member of this noble line. Quality and particulars RARE – R2 (PANNEKEET) The offered specimen shows local wear, particularly in the depiction of the knight and the Generality coat of arms. The main coin details, including the year 1694, the crowned Gelderland provincial arms, and the mint mark with the unicorn, are recognizable. The coin exhibits a gray silver patina with visible circulation marks and localized wear. A notable feature is the historic connection to mint master Johan van Brienen and his family arms, of which the unicorn serves as the mint mark on this issue. Catalog references Delmonte 963 | Verkade 10.2 | De Voogt 343 | HNPM 82 | Pannekeet 111 (R2) | CNM 2.17.125 | Davenport 4891 Collecting value A rare Gelderland silver ducat from 1694, minted in Harderwijk during the tenure of mint master Johan van Brienen. The combination of the R2 rarity designation, the recognizable unicorn mark, and the historical background of the mint master makes this issue particularly interesting for specialized collectors of Dutch provincial coins.

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