The lion dollar was once a popular silver coin from the Netherlands used by merchants and traders around the globe, from Europe to the Indian Ocean and even the shores of North America in British colonies. By 1690, just 40 years after this particular lion dollar design emerged, the coin had spread globally through trade. Provident Metals currently has 2020 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar 1 oz Silver Coins available to you for purchase online.
Highlights:
When you purchase a 2020 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar 1 oz Silver Coin from Provident Metals, you will receive your coin with stunning packaging from the Royal Dutch Mint. The coins are housed inside of capsules and set within a black presentation box. The flip-top lid holds a Certificate of Authenticity on the interior. All of the coins have proof visuals that include frosted designs and mirrored background fields.
Obverse
The obverse field of the 2020 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar 1 oz Silver Coin includes a depiction of a rampant lion. The lion dollar design featured on these restrikes is one that was introduced in 1651. It comes with inscriptions in Dutch that read CONFIDENS. DNO. NON. MOVETVR, which translates into English as Who trusts in the Lord is not moved. This was adopted as the motto of the United Provinces.
Reverse
On the reverse face of 2020 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar Silver Coins is an image of a Dutch knight. In front of the legs of the Dutch knight is the Netherlands coat of arms. The Dutch coat of arms features a shield with a rampant lion. The inscriptions on this face of the coin include MO. ARG. PRO. CONFOE. BELG. and HOL. This translates into English as Silver money of the Province of the Netherlands Confederation Holland.
History
The history of the lion dollar is complex. The first lion dollar was produced by the province of Holland in 1575. Unified Dutch provinces began to issue the lion dollar in the early 17th century, with six of the seven Dutch provinces and major European cities issuing the coins by the mid-17th century. The specific rampant lion design on these restrikes debut on the lion dollars in 1651.
Ordering
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Year | 2020 |
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Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .9999 |
Producer | Royal Dutch Mint |
Thickness | 3.9 mm |
Diameter | 37 mm |
Condition | Proof |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Certificate of Authenticity | Yes |
Mintage | 50,000 |
Packaging | Presentation Packaging |
Metal Content | 1 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Country | Netherlands |
Product Series | Netherland Lion Dollar |
Packaging Dimensions | 3.6 x 3.6 x 1.4 |
Provident ID | 3778498 |