Overijssel, United Netherlands, "rider" ducatoon, 1742, ex-Hollandia (1743), mounted in antique sterling silver bezel with chain. KM-80. 56.95 grams, 26" chain. Incredibly lustrous UNC with virtually no corrosion, lightly toned around edge, perfect full details on entire coin, with desirable historical certification and pedigree. From the Hollandia (1743), pedigreed to Sedwick Auction 2, with original lot-tag 266, and with rare (small, 1970s vintage) certificate from Nowell "Chippy" Pearce (one of the original divers on the Association wreck) on the back of which he wrote "This coin is a 1742 Ducaton from the Northern Province of the Netherlands. Commonly known as a 'Silver Rider.'"
($300-450)