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© Schulman auction house
½ Duit
1756 year| Billon (.229 silver) | 1.69 g |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | ½ Duit (1⁄320) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.229 silver) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#320127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with Gelderland arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN DEO SP. NOS
Unabridged legend: In deo est spes nostra
Translation: In God is our hope
Edge
Cabled
Interesting fact
The ½ Duit 1756 coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.229 silver, which was a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of its time. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in the Dutch Republic during the 18th century.