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© B.J. Van Gils (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Duit - Frederick III
1696 year| Copper | 1.26 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Cleves (Cleves, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick III of Brandenburg (1688-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1696 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#401383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVC
CLIVIAE
1696
Unabridged legend: Ducatus Cliviae
Translation: Duchy of Cleves.
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from the Duchy of Cleves, issued in 1696 during the reign of Frederick III, features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The Latin phrase "FREDERICUS III D G CLEVIAE DUX" is misspelled as "FREDERICUS III D G CLEVIAE DVX," with the mistake being the use of "DVX" instead of "DUX." This error was likely caused by a slip-up in the engraving process and is considered a rare and unique feature among collectors.
