An extremely rare Dutch gold ducat, struck in Utrecht in 1717, recovered from the wreck of the VOC ship De Akerendam. Certified by NGC Shipwreck, this coin is a remarkable piece of maritime and numismatic history.
Historical Background:
The Akerendam, a Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship, sank on 8 March 1725 near Runde Island, Norway, during a snowstorm on its voyage to Batavia.
All 200 crew members perished, and the wreck was lost until rediscovered by divers in 1972.
From the wreck, approximately 560 kg of gold and silver coins were recovered, including 6,600 gold coins, mostly rare Dutch gold ducats. Prior to this find, only a handful of these ducats were known.
Coin Details:
Country: Netherlands
Mint: Utrecht
Date: 1717
Denomination: 1 Gold Ducat
Certification: NGC Shipwreck
Provenance: Recovered from the VOC ship De Akerendam
This is a unique opportunity to own a coin with extraordinary historical significance—both a rare 18th-century Dutch ducat and a true shipwreck treasure.