© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Duit City Utrecht - Deventer mark ND
1693 year| Copper | - | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1693 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#344115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
City name in two lines, date, within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIV
TRAIECT
1689
Unabridged legend:
Civitas
Traiectum
Translation: City of Utrecht
Comment
In 1578, 1582-1583, 1693 and around 1702 coins were marked in Deventer
Drawing by NumismaticaHollandia showing the A4 countermark.
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from the City of Deventer (Dutch Republic) made of Copper, has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was used to thread a cord or a chain through, allowing people to wear it as an amulet or a pendant. This practice was common in the 17th century, and it was believed that carrying a coin with a hole in it could bring good luck and protect the wearer from harm.
