© Heritage Auctions Europe
© Heritage Auctions Europe
1 Duit
| Copper | 2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1641-1670 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#26610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
The Dutch maiden within a fenced garden above coat of arms of Zeeland serving as gate of the fence, pointing right hand upwards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LVCTOR · ET · EMERGO · 1663 · ♜ ·
Translation: I struggle and overcome
Comment
Variants are known:- with or without mintmark (castle)
- with mintmark dividing date or following date
- with mirrored D in province name
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from the Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) made of Copper and weighing 2g has an interesting fact that it was used as a currency during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great economic, scientific, and cultural prosperity in the Netherlands. This coin was circulated during the time when the Dutch Republic was a major power in Europe and was known for its trade, art, and science. The coin's design and the materials used to make it reflect the wealth and prosperity of the time.
