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1 Duit
| Copper | 2.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1687 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
City name in two lines, date, within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIV.
TRAIECT
1670
Unabridged legend: Civitas Traiectum
Translation: City of Utrecht
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from the City of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what's interesting is that the coin was designed with a unique feature - it had a square hole in the center, which was known as a "plug". This plug was used to indicate that the coin had been officially tested and verified for its weight and purity. This feature was a pioneering effort in the field of coinage and was later adopted by other countries.
