Utrechtse gouden rijder, 1760 1760

The "Utrechtse gouden rijder" is a gold coin from 1760, created by the province of Utrecht. The coin features a depiction of a knight on horseback, wielding a sword, with a coat of arms below. This type of coin is known as a "rider coin" and was commonly used in the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries. The coin is small and weighs just under 10 grams. This particular coin is a valuable example of Dutch numismatics and is an important part of the history of Utrecht.