¼ Gulden "Kwartgulden"

Features

Issuer Netherlands West Indies (Netherlands Antilles)
Period Dutch Republic (1675-1795)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1794-1795
Value ¼ Gulden
Currency Dutch Republic - West Indian Gulden
Composition Silver (.920)
Weight 2.650 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
42459
References KM# 2,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Scholt II# 1355,
C. Scholten; 1951. De munten van de Nederlandsche Gebiedsdelen Overzee 1601-1948. Jacques Schulman B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands.
CNO# 58.3,
Tom Passon; 2022. Catalogus van de Munten van de Nederlandse Gebieden Overzee : Vanaf 1601 tot Heden. self-published, Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
Ver# 204.3
Pieter Verkade; 1972. Muntboek, bevattende de namen en afbeeldingen van munten. P. J. van Dijk, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Obverse

Crowned arms of the Generality of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands between value, under which the W of West Indies. Abbreviated Latin text surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MO : ARG : ORD : FŒD : BELG : TRAI.
1/4 GL.
W

Unabridged legend:
Moneta Argentea Ordinum Foederatorum Belgii Traiectum
1/4 gulden

Translation: Silver Money of the Unites Provinces of the Netherlands, Utrecht.

Reverse

The Dutch Virgin with a spear in her right hand on which is a Cap of Liberty and her left arm on the Bible, which is on an ornamented pillar. Date below. Text in Latin surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR
1794

Translation: On her we lean, her we protect.

Edge

Cabled

Mint

Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)

Comments

In 1792 the Directorate of the West Indies requested the king to have coins struck as was done for the East Indies. With resolution 31-12-1793 this request was permitted. The weight and silver content had to be in line with the Dutch coins, although no Quarter Guilder was produced (aside from the Newyearstokens struck between 1756 and 1759 by the mintmasters for private use and on own expense).
The intention was to put these coins into circulation for an extra of 20%, although it is uncertain if this was actually done. It is certain that 8,000 of these Quarter Guilders were shipped to Gold Coast (nowadays Guinea).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1794  1 0% Trial strike; FŒD; Smaller size 19 mm
1794  0% W above FŒ
1794  Photo 20 150 100% W above FŒD (mintage including FŒ)
1795  1 0%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Gulden "Kwartgulden"
Schulman
Auction 368
Lot 1176
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1794 – W above FŒD (mintage including FŒ) AU
(Originele muntkleur met deels goudkleurige patina )
USD 172.42
(EUR 160.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232340
Lot 61316
Internet Archive
28 Sep 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 32.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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