Zeeuwse kwart zilveren dukaat, 1780 1780

This is a silver ducat from 1780, minted by the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands. The coin depicts a figure of a man standing over the coat of arms of Zeeland, with a lion holding a sword, a crown and waves in the background. The coin was likely used as currency in the region. Numismatics, or the study of coins, is an important branch of historical research, providing insights into the economic, political, and social aspects of bygone eras.