The modern Netherlands Lion Dollar connects modern investors back to a silver coin design first used in the 16th century in international trade between the Dutch kingdoms United Provinces and ports around the world. The Lion Dollar was a prominent trade silver coin from the 16th century to the 18th century, and its most famous designs have been revived by the Royal Dutch Mint. Right now, you can buy certified-perfect 2021 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar 1 oz Silver Coins online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with a protective NGC plastic slab!
• 5th year of availability in the Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar Silver Series!
• Limited initial mintage of just 330 silver coins!
• Limited number of certified perfect silver coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a Grade of PF70 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• UCAM specimen.
• Early Release coin.
• Overijssel Dutch Lion on the obverse.
• Dutch knight and the Dutch coat of arms on the reverse.

With your purchase of the 2021 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar 1 oz Silver Coin in this Provident Metals listing, you will receive a coin that earned a perfect certification. PF70 certifications indicate a coin that exhibits full, original mint luster and has no detractions. The included UCAM label means the coins have strong, frosted designs overlaying deeply-mirrored, clear fields. Early Release coins are those received for grading within 30 days of release from the mint.

Obverse

In the obverse design of 2021 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar Silver Coins, the Royal Dutch Mint recreates the image of the Dutch Lion from the silver dollars of Overijssel. The design shows a rampant lion in left-profile relief that has shaggy fur. This side of the coin has inscriptions of CONFIDENS.DNO.NON.MOVETVR. Translated into English, this highlights the motto of the United Provinces, Who trusts in the Lord is not moved. The date mark also features on this side of the coin.

Reverse

For the reverse design of the 2021 Proof Netherlands Lion Dollar 1 oz Silver Coin, you will find the common image for the series. This image shows a Dutch knight in the background with its left hand resting on its hip as the figure looks back over its left shoulder. The design element includes the shield of the Dutch coat of arms, a simple design that includes a rampant lion.

History

Starting in 1575, the various Dutch provinces began to issue silver dollars that featured the Dutch lion. The Dutch Lion featured on the coins issued from the various provinces, but each province had its own twist on the Dutch Lion. The 2021 release focuses on the 1701 Dutch Lion design from the province of Overijssel.

Ordering

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