Gold "Rider" Ducatoon
Date1687
MediumGold
DimensionsDiameter: 41 mm
Credit LineGift of the Lasser Family
Object number2005-75
Label TextThis 1687 "Rider" ducaton, named for the mounted knight on the obverse, is made of gold and was struck with specially engraved and polished dies, resulting in a stunning piece with mirror-like surfaces. While regular ducatons of this type were made of silver and didn't have reflective surfaces or so much detail, these exceptional pieces are known as "proofs."Delmonte #788
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