Gold 1780 United Netherlands Trade Ducat

[steelheadwill]

Gold 1780 United Netherlands 'HOL' Ducat

Hi all,
Started searching filled area at base of a bridge, lots of penny hits, got what I think may be another state cent ( smaller than a George HP),
Turned a clump of mud, found a modern penny, scanned the pile again,
peeled it open and the Sun Just Shined !
Bright as the day it was milled, 1780 Netherlands Ducat, Many with 'TRA' above sword sent to Ceylon for spice payments, This one with 'HOL' was intended for local use. Maybe I'll go back today......
HH everyone
Dutch Colonial - Holland Trade Ducat

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Wooo hoooo!

Excellent Will.
Your finds are getting better and better my friend.

This time, You have a banner vote from me.
BANNER UP

 

[Tennessee Treasure Hunter]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Awesome finds Congratulations

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Wow~! This one surely belongs at the top!

Banner!!!!

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

sweet! you got my BANNER vote! congrats!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

You made the banner!



Doesn't surprise me.

SWEET BANNER GOLD

 

[N.J.THer]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Okay..I voted for banner earlier but never posted.

Congrats on the gold coin and the banner. That is one beautiful coin.

NJ

 

[russellt]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

holy baluew.. nice hit any day of the week //// try --lifetime

 

[Deno]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

That is one sweet gold coin. Congrats on the banner.

 

[Flint-seeker]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Phenomenal find!!!

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Congrats on a well deserved spot on the banner! What a beautiful coin!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Wow Herbie , Congrats on making the banner ! It is a great looking gold piece !!! Mike

 

[Swingit]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Beautiful Coin!!
It looks like it was a necklace at one time Looks like there was a loop at the top.

 

[birdman]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Simply mindblowing state side find. Congrats and I hope there are more at that site.

 

[steelheadwill]

THANKS TO ALL !!

Can't say enough thanks to all Posters who helped get my Ducat find up on the banner!!
Will Pm everyone,
Have lots of new finds to post, CW artillery officer button, 1820 coronet cent, 1883 sheild nickel, & more !!
Unfortunately I gotta get out to work now, will be posting a 'Todays Finds' Soon.
Best To You ALL, Happy Hunting & Thanks again !! Herbie

 

[NHBandit]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Congrats on making the banner. We went by Newcastle yesterday on the way to Rye. The wife & grand daughter did a different kind of treasure hunting. Found over 80 pieces of sea glass in the rocks just south of Odiorne Point. It was a fun day.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT



Gold always looks good up top great coin

SS

 

[robfinds]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Fantastic find

 

[woody50]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

Great find, another trade ducat, they are really common nowadays. Although Bio-pro's (you know who I mean) is somewhat older, yours has more style. And better yet, you found it in the States! He has not matched that yet in any way (only finding American gold coins). Also congratulations for making the banner!

 

[Breezie]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

A GREAT coin and in GREAT condition1 How did you clean it? Breezie

 

[Tnmountains]

Re: GOLD 1780 NETHERLANDS / CEYLON TRADE DUCAT

So freakin pretty! What a great find. Good story and history as well. Nice sir.
Congratulations
TnMtns