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In 2018, during construction work in the city of Coevorden, the brick foundation of a gate was discovered approximately 9 feet underground. It was the remains of the historic Bentheimerpoort. Coevorden was on the route to Groningen and was the only passable area between marshlands. Therefore, the city had three gates, including the Bentheimerpoort. It was built around 1620 and controlled entry and exit to the city. In 1850, a de- cision was made to demolish the gate. However, the foundations were still underground and were rediscovered in 2018. Today, the remains of the gate are incorporated into the building plans for the apartments built there, so that they remain visible to the public.
Duke Karel van Egmond
The obverse of the Silver Ducat depicts Duke Karel van Egmond in front of the famous building. The provincial arms of Drenthe are on his shield.
Metal: .873 silver
Weight: 28.25 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1,250
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