1 Duit
1783 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic text with year
Lettering: Duit javas / 1783
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit 1783 coin from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Copper is interesting because it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized Arabic inscription, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the Dutch lion and the date 1783. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the complex history of the Netherlands East Indies, which was a Dutch colony with a significant Islamic population.
