Holland. Provincial gold Proof Pattern Ducaton (Silver Rider) 1672 PR63 NGC, Dordrecht mint, KM-Pn8, Delm-786 (R3), V&S-1241 (R3). 38.26gm. Struck to 11 Ducat weight. A magnificent selection from the coveted Dutch Rider series, one of the best off-metal and off-weight types we've handled in recent years from the Coenen Collection. Originally conceived in the Seven Provinces in 1659, the Ducatoon (Ducaton), also known as the Silver Rider, came to fruition during a century in which the Netherlands was at the peak of its power and influence around the globe. While the silver issues of the type are highly collectible and command a significant premium when encountered in choice preservation, the off-metal gold presentation issues are of an entirely different class in terms of both rarity and desirability. Immediately the eye is drawn to a bold bumblebee orange tone in the expanses, illuminated by the pure Proof flash of the flan. Devices impress as being rendered with extra care and attention, surviving practically as-struck and with superb appeal. This is the only certified example across NGC and PCGS and the first emission of this 11 Ducat weight that we could locate at auction in recent memory. From the Coenen Collection HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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