Drie gulden van de Bataafse Republiek op naam van Utrecht, 1795 1795

This silver coin, minted in 1795 by the Bataafse Republiek (Batavian Republic), depicts the coat of arms of the city of Utrecht on one side, and a female figure holding a staff and a book with a date and a caption on the other. This coin is an example of numismatic art from the Batavian Republic, a period of significant political and social change in the Netherlands. Its small size and intricate details demonstrate the craftsmanship of the era. This coin, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the history of Dutch currency and the symbolic representations of power during this transitional time.