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1 Duit
1639 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Kampen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1590-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Kampen arms (city gate of Kampen) surrounded by beaded circle
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from Kampen (Dutch States) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch States were in the process of forming their independence from Spain, and the minting of coins was an important symbol of their growing autonomy. The 1 Duit coin was one of the first coins to be minted by the Dutch States, and it featured a unique design that reflected the city's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the city's founder, while the reverse side features the city's coat of arms. The coin's design was meant to convey the city's values of strength, prosperity, and independence.
