Utrechtse halve zilveren dukaat, 1761 1761

This silver ducat, minted in 1761 by the Province of Utrecht, features a detailed depiction of a figure holding a sword and standing next to a shield. The coin, weighing 14.02 grams and with a diameter of 3.5 cm, is an example of Dutch numismatics from the 18th century. It displays the artistic conventions of coin design prevalent during that era, incorporating symbolic elements like the figure and the shield to represent the identity and power of the Province of Utrecht.