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1 Duit
1657 year| Copper | - | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1657 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#51360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
City name in two lines, date, within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
U
TRECHT
1657
Translation: Utrecht
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from the City of Utrecht was made of copper, which was a common material for coins during that time period. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint masters as a way to test the authenticity of the coin. If the hole was not present, it was considered a counterfeit coin. This feature is known as a "proof mark" and was used by mints during that time to ensure the authenticity of their coins.
