1532) Amsterdam Muiderslot Castle, The Netherlands: The Fourth Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020:
Silver Ducats, as Trade Coins, are commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Finance and are issued as Collector Coins.
The Reverse and Obverse of the One Ducat Silver Trade Coin presented against a background of the Muiderslot Castle
The fourth coin to be released under the "Dutch Castles Coin Series" depicts the "Muiderslot Castle" and continues with the legacy of Field Marshal Godard van Reede (1644-1703), who is portrayed as an armoured knight on this coin.
Muiderslot Castle, Amsterdam:
The grand Amsterdam Castle, Muiderslot is one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands.
The Castle has a long history which can be traced back to 1285, when the Muiderslot arose with a sole purpose - to defend.
The Castle was commissioned by Floris V (1254-1296), who was the Count of Holland. After he passed away, parts of the castle were destroyed.
Through the centuries, the Castle has been used, inhabited, taken, demolished, rebuilt, expanded and spruced.
In 1609, the Dutch poet and writer Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft (1581-1647), better known as P.C. Hooft moved into Muiderslot Castle. He was responsible for the construction of the gardens.
In 1878, the Castle became one of the first National Museums ("Rijksmuseums") in the Netherlands. It was renovated thoroughly by the architect Pierre Cuypers, famous for his work at the "Rijksmuseum" in Amsterdam and Amsterdam Central Station. The architect was also responsible for the current exterior of the beautiful De Haar Castle in Haarzuilens. and both Castles feature in this coin series.
About Godard van Reede (1644-1703): A Brief:
Godard van Reede (1644-1703), in the Inited Kingdom, better known as Godard de Ginkell, isa recurring character in "Dutch Castles Coin Series", who served as Governor of Utrecht.
When he was only fourteen years old, young Godard was prepared for a career in the military and became a cavalry captain of his own company of horsemen.
In 1660, he accompanied his father on a diplomatic mission to the Spanish Court, which was commemorated by Dutch painter Jurriaen Ovens with three ife-sized family paintings and by poet Joost van der Vondel with a poem.
In 1688, he accompanied William, Prince of Orange, in his expedition to England, where he claimed the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland.
In 1691, Ginkell started a campaign against the remaining allies of King James II.
On 03.10.1691, a victory was won, after which he, as a formal thanks, was naturalised as an English subject. Ginkell returned to The Netherlands, thereafter.
In 1693, after his return, he became Commander of the Army of Flanders.
In 1702, he became the first Field Marshal of the Dutch States Army.
During his lifetime, De Ginkell received substantial military earnings in both The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Commemorative Coin:
On the Reverse, the Silver Ducat Collector Coin shows (as stated in the Dutch Mint Act since 1659, a knight in armour with a shield, showing the province weapon, in front of his left leg should be depicted).
The knight Godard de Ginkell is seen in all the seven coins included in the "Dutch Castles" Coin Series, before the "Amsterdam Muiderslot Castle". The province weapon of North Hollandis seen in his hand.
The inscription - "MO.NO. ARG. REG. BELGI. HOL. SEP" (which is the Latin abbreviation for "Moneta Nova Argenta Regni Belgi-North Holland" - meaning "New Silver Coin of the Kingdom of The Netherlands". "HOL SEP" stands for "North Holland".
On the Obverse, the Silver Ducat Collector Coin (which is common to all coins issued in this Series) are depicted the National Coat of Arms of The Netherlands with the Royal Crown between the numbers of the year and the inscription "CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT (meaning "Unity Makes Strength").
Also seen on this face are the Caduceus Mint Mark and Privy Mark of the Mint-master of the Royal Dutch Mint.
The specifications of this Silver Ducat Collector Coin are:
Coin Series Theme: "Dutch Castles"; Denomination: Dutch Trade Ducat; Metal Composition: .873 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 28.25 grams; Diameter/Size: 40.0 mm; Edge: Cabled; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 2,000 pieces; Mint: Royal Dutch Mint; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Year of Coin issue: 2020.
The Presentation Case/Box in which the Silver Ducat Trade Coin is shipped. It is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
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