Authenticity of Ducaton

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coincrze
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Posted: 18 Nov 2025, 16:56 #
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ive recently acquired what seem to be a Ducaton of Holland from 1738, it looks to be shipwrecked, would this be real? 
what would be the province it is from in case Ive misidentified it. Coin is underweight due to probably corrosion and sounds like high purity silver when tapping it against a solid surface. 
the coin has a cabled edge/reeded edge with lines slanting.

 

thanks so much in advance!

I am more experienced in the field of ancient and chinese coins, south-east asian coins included too!
tdziemia Numista team
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Posted: 18 Nov 2025, 21:20 #
Edited: 18 Nov 2025, 21:31
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It's from the Netherlands East Indies (VOC monogram reverse):  N#53471.

 

I agree it looks like a salvage coin, and I would have guessed 1739 but you have the coin in hand..

coincrze
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Posted: 19 Nov 2025, 12:17 #
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I have better photos now if needed. 

I am more experienced in the field of ancient and chinese coins, south-east asian coins included too!
Topic moved to "Coin information and questions" (ZacUK, 19 Nov 2025, 14:20)
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