1 Duit
1663 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Zwolle (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1663 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornately shaped shield with Saint Michael slaying dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVS · REFVGIVM · NOSTRVM ·
Translation: God is our refuge
Comment
There is another 1663 duit without a reverse legend, and instead a wreath around the shieldInteresting fact
The 1 Duit coin from Zwolle is a rare example of a coin that was issued with a square shape, rather than the traditional round shape. This unique design feature was a result of the city's mint master, who wanted to create a coin that would stand out and be easily recognizable. The square shape also made it easier for people to tell the coin apart from other coins in circulation at the time.
