1 Duit 1716-1739 front 1 Duit 1716-1739 back
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1 Duit

 
Copper 1.60 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1716-1739
Value
1 Duit (1⁄160)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.60 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#38851
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of West Frisia surrounded by wreath

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Duit 1716-1739 from the region of West Friesland (Dutch Republic) made of Copper weighing 1.60 g is that it features a unique design that reflects the region's cultural and economic history. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Friesian folk hero, Grutte Pier. The reverse side features a stylized image of a tree, which symbolizes the region's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's design was created by the Dutch artist and engraver, Jan van Hout, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1720  - - - - - -
1739  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Duit 1716-1739 coin.