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1 Duit
1618 year| Copper | 1.18 g | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1618 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Ornately shaped shield with Saint Michael slaying dragon
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS · REFVGIVM · NOSTRVM.
Translation: God is our refuge.
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit 1618 coin from the City of Zwolle (Dutch States) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the Netherlands. The Dutch States were a collection of independent provinces that eventually formed the Netherlands, and Zwolle was one of the key cities involved in this process. The coin itself is made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it weighs 1.18 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant piece of history that highlights the economic and political developments of the time.
