Utrechtse halve gulden, 1750 1750

This silver coin, “Utrechtse halve gulden, 1750,” was minted in 1750 by the Province of Utrecht. It displays the coat of arms of Utrecht, featuring a lion holding a sword and a bundle of arrows, surmounted by a crown. The coin's inscription reads "GOD ZIJ MET ONS" (God be with us) and "STA. MO. 1750," indicating the year of minting and the name of the province. These small, silver coins were a vital part of the Dutch economy in the 18th century.