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1 Duit
1594 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Rudolph II (Rudolf II) (1576-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#120416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arms of Deventer within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NON. VIDI. IVSTVM. DERELICTV
Translation: I havent seen abandoned a just person.
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from Deventer was made of copper, which was a common material for coins during that time period. However, what makes this coin interesting is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin was minted in 1594, just a few years after the Dutch Revolt, a period of political and religious turmoil that led to the formation of the Dutch Republic. The coin's design, which features the city's coat of arms and a portrait of the Dutch ruler, William the Silent, reflects the new political and economic order of the time. Despite the challenges faced by the Dutch Republic during this period, the 1 Duit coin from Deventer remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Dutch Republic's economic and political achievements.