Name: Netherlands Utrecht Gold Ducat - 1729 | Vliegenthart Shipwreck Maritime Treasure
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SKU: 3000001
Price: 2920.0 USD
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Netherlands Utrecht Gold Ducat - 1729 | Vliegenthart Shipwreck Maritime Treasure

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This coin was minted in 1729CE

NGC Certification
Certified Shipwreck Treasure
Provenance Information

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Discover a piece of Dutch maritime history with this 1729 Utrecht Gold Ducat, certified by NGC with UNC DETAILS. Salvaged from the fabled Vliegenthart shipwreck, this lustrous coin is a testament to the wealth and craftsmanship of the Dutch Golden Age. Embrace the legacy of Dutch seafaring with this coin from the depths of the sea.

The 1729 Utrecht Gold Ducat is a remarkable representation of Dutch numismatic artistry and the country's seafaring legacy. Struck in the historic city of Utrecht, this coin was once a symbol of wealth and trade during the Dutch Golden Age. The ducat features a knight with a bundle of arrows in one hand, symbolizing the unity of the provinces, and a sword in the other, representing military readiness. The reverse displays an ornately inscribed inscription within a geometric quadrilobe, indicative of the meticulous craftsmanship of the era.

Gold ducats of this type were widely used for international trade, reflecting the Netherlands' economic power. The choice of gold, sourced from the trade networks that spanned from the New World to Africa, highlights its importance as a reliable and valuable currency. This specific coin, having been part of the treasure aboard the Vliegenthart, adds a layer of history and intrigue. The Vliegenthart, a Dutch East India Company ship, met its end on a fateful night in 1735, sinking with a fortune that lay untouched until its discovery in 1982.

The Vliegenthart shipwreck is a significant historical event, marking the loss of a Dutch East India Company vessel in 1735 off the coast of the Netherlands. Salvaged in 1982, this shipwreck's treasure included a substantial amount of gold and silver coins. The 1729 Utrecht Gold Ducat from this wreck is part of a rare collection of coins that provides collectors the unique opportunity to own a piece of this maritime history. The quantity of coins from this particular salvage that remain in private hands is limited, enhancing the coin's rarity and desirability.

Ducat, Gold, Low Countries, Low Countries Republic, NGC, Shipwreck, Vliegenthart, VOC

The NGC certification of the 1729 Utrecht Gold Ducat (NGC Cert# 6847137-003) provides a guarantee of the coin's authenticity and condition, despite being noted as 'Cleaned'. This detail, along with the coin's UNC DETAILS grade, signifies that while it has been preserved with great care, it has undergone cleaning, which is common for coins recovered from shipwrecks. This level of preservation combined with its historical provenance makes it a rare and valuable find.