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HERITAGE: NETHERLANDS AND DUTCH COLONIESHeritage Auctions will be hosting their Netherlands and Dutch Colonies Spotlight Sale on September 29. Select items are discussed below. -Garrett 
Brabant. Albert & Isabella of Spain (1598-1621) gold 2 Ducats ND (1600-1611) MS62 NGC, Antwerp mint, KM11 (under Spanish Netherlands), Fr-84, Delm-142 (R). 7.00gm. ALBERTVS ET ELISABET DEI GRATIA. Confronted busts of Albert and Isabella / ARCHI AVST DVC BVRG ET BRAB Z. Crowned shield in collar of the Golden Fleece. A beautiful early 17th Century Spanish Netherlands gold type that our firm only gets the pleasure of handling every few years. Only a single example of the issue sits above the current selection on the NGC population records, a particularly impressive piece in such a quality Mint State assignment.
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Holland. Provincial gold 6 Stuivers 1755 MS61 NGC, Dordrecht mint, KM45a, PW-Ho74.2, Delm-816 (R1). 6.93gm. The gold rendition of this "Scheepjesschelling" issue that retained the 6 Stuivers denomination of the original silver pieces but was struck to the weight of a double Ducat, though these were never intended for circulation. This is a particularly scarce date for the series, one that Heritage has yet to offer until now. Mint State examples such as this showing full mint bloom are especially popular with collectors.
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Thorn. Margaretha van Brederode gold Angelot ND (1557-1577) MS62 PCGS, Thorn mint, Delm-266 (R2), CNM-2.42.1, Fr-173f. 5.03gm. SA?CTVS: MICHAEL: ARCHA?GEL (double saltire stops), crowned, nimbate figure of St. Michael the Archangel standing facing with both feet on the Dragon (Satan), spearing with cross-tipped staff / MO?ETA: ?OVA: AVREA: THORENSIS (double saltire stops), cross-topped shield over ship, M-B to either side above. A stellar Dutch type that we rarely get the chance to handle, a faithful imitation of the Edward VI gold Angel issue this emission was inspired by. The present Mint State coin on offer shows a pleasing slate of details, though imperfect as expected. An exciting occasion for specialists of the issue or of imitative coinage in general. Ex. Heritage Auction 3094 (August 2021, Lot 33268)
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Utrecht. Provincial 1/2 Ducaton (1/2 Silver Rider) 1774 MS65 PCGS, Utrecht mint, KM115.1, Delm-1055. An exemplary specimen of this "Half Crown" sized Silver Rider issue. The coating of frost imparted onto the surfaces at the mint is still fully intact and the multi-tonal iridescence is vibrant and beautiful. A rare Gem offering that would make an incredible type example for the iconic Silver Rider in this size.
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Utrecht. Provincial gold 2 Ducat 1754 MS62 NGC, Utrecht mint, KM42.2, Delm-962, Fr-283. 7.00gm. By Joh. E. Novisadi (Mintmaster) and Cornelis van Swinderen. Knight standing to right with sword over his shoulder in his right hand and a bundle of arrows in his left hand; date divided to either side / MO:ORD:/ PROVIN:/ FOEDER:/ BELG: AD/ LEG:IMP. Inscription within ornate square frame. Dutch Double Ducats older than the Batavian Republic or often associated with shipwrecks such as the Vliegenthart or Akerendam, so this 1754 piece is quite desirable, especially in the Mint State assignment found here.
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Kingdom of Holland. Louis Napoleon 50 Stuivers 1807-(Bee) MS64 NGC, Utrecht mint, KM28, Dav-228, Schulman-148 (RR). Mintage: 300. By F. George. Slant-Reeded edge. NAP. LODEW. I. KON... Head right / KONINGRIJK HOLLAND. Crowned 4-fold arms divides value, date below The rare first-year issue of this coveted two-year Louis Napoleon series minted during the Kingdom of Holland period. An important entry in the Dutch "Crown" series that is challenging in such an excellent Mint State grade.
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