Coins 1728 year of issue

In the 18th century, the small country of Holland possessed colonies that were tens of times larger than the metropolis. The Dutch East India Company managed many factories in the territory of the future Netherlands India. Coins, which is issued by the company, are varied. In the design there are the coats of arms of the Dutch provinces, inscriptions with oriental ornaments, images of sailing ships and the emblem of the East India Corporation - VOC.
In 1728, a coin was issued from the East Indian series - a silver ducaton, weighing 32.778 g. On the obverse: a prancing horse with a knight, located to the right. Below is depicted the crowned Dutch coat of arms. On the reverse: the crowned coat of arms of the United States. Hold the crown - crowned lions. In the cartouche below is the emblem: VOC. In the inscription reverse: year of release.
The East Indian company receives a special permit to issue coins with the VOC emblem. Such coins began to be called: “ducats with riders”. The weight of a silver coin of 941 samples is approved by a General States resolution of 32.778 g. The minting is carried out in the following provinces: Zeeland, Gelderland, Utrecht, Holland, Overaisle. Coins are rare.
In 1728 another coin was issued - the golden ducaton. The design of the obverse and reverse is the same as that of a silver coin. Weight ranges from 37.8 g to 40.214 g. One gold coin is known, which is issued this year.
The Mint Horne minted this year a silver coin, with a face value of one Dutch East Indian ducaton. On the obverse of the coin: a knight galloping on a horse with a sword, is located to the left, and the crowned coat of arms of West Frisland. The reverse is designed in the same way as in other ducats with riders.
Two more coins, which are issued in 1728: silver and gold, are known only by descriptions. Silver - with the emblem of Zeeland, with a crown, gold - with the crowned emblem of the West Frieze. On the back of the coin there is a VOC monogram, in a cartouche.
Coins with the emblem of the East India Company continue to be minted even after the liquidation of the organization. This is due to the high public confidence in the VOC symbol. Among the ducats that were released during this period, there are unique specimens.