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ZW21 - Ducatone (1636)
Zeewijk
Coin Heritage
Mint Mark Antwerp Hand
Province Mint Brabant
Coin TypeDucatone
Country of OriginSpanish Netherlands
Date 1636
Coin Details
Weight 29.70g
Composition Silver
Condition F
Date Found 5/11/2013
Museum Reference
Registration Number 21
Catalogue Davenport 4444
Zeewijk was wrecked on the Houtman Abrolhos on 9 June 1727. The Zeewijk did not break up immediately and goods, including the treasure chests, were transferred to Gun Island. It was obvious to the crew that the ship could never be floated from its position locked into the reef.
A rescue group of eleven of the fittest survivors and First Mate set off for Batavia in the longboat on 10 July...
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