Republic of the seven United Netherlands (1579-1795) Coin List
The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, also known as the United Provinces, existed from 1579 to 1795. This period witnessed an unprecedented economic and cultural flourishing in the Netherlands, which was reflected in its monetary system and the coins minted during this time.
Monetary system and main coins
The monetary system of the Republic was based on the gold florin, introduced in 1378, which became the standard unit of account. However, the most emblematic coin of this period was the silver daalder, also known as the "lion daalder" because of the image of a lion on its reverse. Other important coins included the stuiver, a silver coin of lesser value, and the duit, a small copper coin. The Republic also minted gold coins such as the ducat and rijder, which were mainly used for international trade. The quality and consistency of these coins contributed significantly to the commercial success of the Netherlands during this period.
Economic impact and numismatic legacy
The stability and reliability of the Republic's monetary system played a crucial role in its rise as a global trading power. Dutch coins, especially the silver daalder, gained an international reputation for their purity and consistent weight, becoming a de facto currency for trade in many parts of the world. This monetary success laid the foundation for the establishment of the Bank of Amsterdam in 1609, one of the first modern banking institutions. The numismatic legacy of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands extends beyond its borders, influencing coinage design in other nations and even the creation of the U.S. dollar, which derives its name from the Dutch daalder.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Republic of the seven United Netherlands (1579-1795) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Netherlands
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Netherlands .
Netherlands Spanish 1555-1581 Republic of the seven United Netherlands 1579-1795 Austrian Netherlands 1714-1795 Gulden Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
Países Bajos | 1 liard (Maximilian II)
Países Bajos | 2 stuivers (Netherlands)
Países Bajos | 1 duit (Overijssel)
Países Bajos | 1 duit (Zealand)
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