2020 Australia $1: The 1656 Vergulde Draeck Wreck

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Now you’re talking, just the coin for @welshstacker’s Odd Shapes and Sizes challenge. #sycc

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“Black birds tend to like shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven

I’ve already shared the first coin of, The 1629 Batavia shipwreck way back in May of 2021. Two years ago. That long huh? Better late than never so what better opportunity to followed up with the next coin of the Australian shipwreacks 4 coin series.
And giving Nyssacat another thank you 😘 in giving me a hand in acquiring these seaworthy commemorative triangled treasures.

A Triangular Silver Coin

2020 Australia $1 The 1656 Vergulde Draeck
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Reverse; The Vergulde Draeck, framed in maritime ornamentation
Text; VERGULDE DRAECK, 1 OZ, .999 Ag, AB
0.999 Fine silver, Weight 31.1g
Diameter 33.9mm, Thickness 3.5mm

The Vergulde Draeck, or The Gilt Dragon, was still a new ship departing on it’s second voyage from it's home port of Texels to the VOC’s Batavia trade center in Indonesia. In her hold were trade goods worth 106,800 Guilders and eight chests of silver worth 78,600 Guilders. After a brief stop at the Cape of Good Hope the ship continued east across the Indian Ocean towards Batavia.
She never made it.

The Gilt Dragon? By S. Caffery under CCO 4

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  • Name; The Vergulde Draeck
  • Built in; Netherlands in 1653
  • Class; Dutch East Indiaman
  • Owner; VOC
  • Country of Registry; Amsterdam
  • Home port; Texels
  • Captain; Pieter Albertsz
  • Crew; 193 including passengers
  • Guns; 25
  • Tonnage; 290 Tons
  • Length;137 ft.
  • Beam; 32 ft.
  • Draft; 13.5 ft.

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On April 28th, 1656 The Vergulde Draeck struck a submerged reef off the West coast south of ledge point and sank. Of the 193 passengers and crew, 75 made it to shore of an unexplored land. Abraham Leeman with six men was given the task in reaching Batavia, a trip of 1,400 nautical miles in an open boat to bring help.

2020 Australia $1 The 1656 Vergulde Draeck
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Obverse; Dramatic scene of the ship sinking in the distance, Sailors fleeing the stricken ship, A chest of treasure, coins, and cargo rests with the ship remains at the bottom of the sea, Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Text; QUEEN ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA 2020, ONE DOLLAR, JC
Text; 1 OZ., 999 FINE SILVER
Royal Australian Mint, Mintage of 20,000 in BU
Mintage of 1000 in Antiqued finish

After almost six weeks, Leeman's small boat finally reached Batavia in June 1656. Upon the news, the governor of Batavia immediately dispatched two ships, the Goede Hoop and the Witte Valck to search for the survivors. The Goode Hoop lost 11 men finding no sign of the remaining 68 survivors, or of the wreck.

The Vinck was dispatched on April 23rd 1657 in the next attempt but with bad weather and high seas they also failed to find neither survivors, nor the wreckage.

Two more expeditions followed in 1658 and 1659, under more favorable weather, some scant evidence and clues were found but neither of these attempts was any more successful in finding any survivors.

2020 Australia $1 The 1656 Vergulde Draeck
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Edge; Plain

The wreck of the Vergulde Draeck was eventually discovered by spear fishermen in April 1963. This wreck site as well as the Batavia wreck site had been looted prompting the Australian government to enact legislation to preserve and protect the sites. By 1972 the excavation and collection still yielded many artifacts, cannons, and 19,000 coins. The artifacts can be viewed at the WA Maritime museum.

The whereabouts of the 68 survivors, or their remains, are still unknown and continues to be a mystery.🤔

Added Shipwreck Silver to my Stack for that big stormy day!

…and triangle coins won’t roll off the deck!

The #piratesunday tag is the scurvy scheme of Captain @stokjockey for #silvergoldstackers pirates to proudly showcase their shiny booty and plunder for all to see. Landlubbers arrrh… welcomed to participate and be a Pirate at heart so open yer treasure chests an’ show us what booty yea got!

Related Posts

2019 Australia $1 The 1628 Batavia Shipwreck.
2020 Australia $1 The 1656 Vergulde Dreack

References

My own pictures shot with a Samsung SM-A530W
P. Image under Pixabay
W. Wiki Commons
💀 Page Dividers by thekittygirl 🎃

Sources and Readings

Numista; 2020 Australia $1 Vergulde Draeck
Silver.com; 2020 Australia $1 Vergulde Draeck Silver coin.
Wiki; Vergulde Draeck
West Australian Dive tour of the Wreck of the Vegulde Draeck
Cameo Raven Brooch from The Black Wardrobe
Silver Raven, made by ‘Silver to Burn’ Burnie





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"Trianguloos non-hodden...beautioos!" 😉 -Keptin

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These weren't cheap silver but they won't roll off the table in a storm, metaphorically speaking Keptin.

!BEER

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"Nae, trianguloos isnae cheap silvers! Bonnie though!" 😉 -Keptin

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That's one THICK triangle!

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That gives this coin that satisfying chunky feeling and the air-tite capsule seems to make it feel thicker.
Thanks for coming aboard @ironshield

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Hey !LADY
@kerrislravenhill
Do You Think this Guy is a Silver Stacker ??
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Beautiful detail on not just the Obverse, but both sides of this $1 Dollar Australia three sided coin @kerrislravenhill!🤗
This coin would definitely need to be kept in the “ keeper stack”!😇😊

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Great quality cameo finish, practically proof like. Even with the steep premium these were worth me getting. An impressive addition to my silver ships fleet collection.
Thanks @silvertop
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Yes, this coin is very impressive, Beautiful camo finish!🤗
High quality specially silver coins, like these would always be difficult for me to sell in the future, I would sell the junk silver first!😇

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Thats a sick coin K!!!

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Perhaps that's why they are in isolation in individual capsules, sick! Lol!
!PIZZA

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Damn, you have some many cool shiny thingies!

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These are on my top 10 favorite coins; the sailing ship on the reverse, the story told on the obverse, and the awesome overall design and theme concept.
I think Triangle coins are cool.

Thanks for coming aboard @trumpman

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THAT, is such a cool coin! I have wanted one of these since I found out about them, but have not acquired one as of yet. Maybe someday! Thanks for sharing sis and have a wonderful weekend!🤗💜 !LADY

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They are tougher to find at a decent price now. Sometimes we can't afford it on the time of our choosing before they sell out. When some coin like these come into the market I have to bite the bullet and buy one before the stock runs out. The secondary market seldom sells it cheaper than the issue price for coins of this level of interest and caliber.

Thanks for the support @elizabethbit
!LADY

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Its a nice silver coin. I like to buy a triangle coin. But its unique so theres not that many sellers !

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The best time to get these coins are when they first come out, They are often more expensive in the secondary market. They were a big hit and didn't last long in stock.

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Having 3 sides, makes this Coin very Odd...

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There are a few other Triangle shaped coins issued, a Bermuda gold coin comes to mind, so it has been done before. Sure stands out though.
Thanks @pocketechange

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It is not that familiar with other silvers but it nice.

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Thank you @bereal47
Coins like this are legal tender yet considered semi-numismatic and intended to be collectable as well as investor grade bullion.

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Another silver added to your collection
That's great Bud 😊
It's beautiful with it encraved queen of Elizabeth and ship

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I enjoy collecting silver coins with ships.
These are among my favorites.
Thanks for your support @graciousvic
!LADY

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I like the shape and the ships. I have 3 of them. I don’t know if they’ve released another.

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The forth coin of the series was the 2021 Australian 1727 Zewijk.

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What is it they say...??? Better lste than never!! Thank you for being the forst oerson to use the #sycc tag. Hahahahaha

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It would have sucked to have been a stranded survivor on some forsaken island! That's an awesome coin, I love the triangle!
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The 1629 Batavia was a horror story, while the 1656 Vergulde Draeck was a mystery, I have yet to share the 1712 Zuyt Dorf and the 1727 Zeewijk Triangle coins.
Thanks coming aboard @thebighigg
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I wish you best of luck with you entries, praying for you to win this contest.

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This is not a contest but more of an initiative worded as a challenge. No tangible prize other than get a crack into the 'Author of the Week' poll.

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Sorry, I don't know how I missed this!!!
!LADY🤨🌺🤙

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That triangle shipwreck coin is a beauty, nice shape and story to it, thick from the side view :)

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