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½ Duit ND
| Copper | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Elburg (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1621 |
| Value | ½ Duit (1⁄320) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#371770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with Elburg arms (city gate), with sprigs only at sides.
Comment
PW.1505Interesting fact
The ½ Duit coin from the City of Elburg (Dutch Republic) made of Copper weighing 1.2 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was minted during the period of the Dutch East India Company's expansion and the growth of international trade, which brought great wealth to the Netherlands. This coin, which was used for everyday transactions, is a tangible representation of the economic activity and growth of the time.
