2017 Lion Dollar Royal Dutch Mint 1 Oz. 9999 Fine Silver / NGC Proof 70 UC FDI

  

NGC Proof 70 Ultra Cameo - First Day of Issue. 2017 is the first year that the Royal Dutch Mint struck a modern lion daalder restrike based on the design originally issued in 1617.

The original coin was one of the most popular trade coins in the world. With a history of more than 400 years, the Royal Dutch Mint presents a 1 oz Brilliant Uncirculated Lion Dollar restrike with a limited mintage of 25,000 coins Worldwide. The main feature on the obverse is a standing knight.

In front of his legs rests a shield bearing a lion in what is known as the rampant position. This lion is found on both the Dutch and Belgian coats of arms.

Within two circles of beadwork around the rim is the legend MO. The reverse displays the same heraldic lion in a larger size, and as with the obverse design it has two circles of beadwork around the rim enclosing a legend, the date of issue, 2017, and the motto of the United Provinces, CONFIDENS. MOVETVR, or "Who trusts in the Lord is not moved" ("DNO" is an abbreviation of "Domino, " or "Lord"). Quality: Proof 70 Ultra Cameo. Coin photos: You will receive the exact coin as pictured above.

This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: World\Europe\Netherlands". The seller is "jeffo1" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands
2. Certification: NGC
3. Year: 2017
4. Composition: Silver
5. Denomination: Dollar