1 Duit Gelderland
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1731-1789 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, mintmark at top , date below.
Lettering:
VOC
1731
Translation: VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) : United East India Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Duit (Gelderland) 1731-1789 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time when the Dutch East India Company was actively trading and colonizing parts of Indonesia, and the coin reflects the blending of Dutch and Indonesian cultures. The coin features the Dutch lion on one side and an image of a local Indonesian king on the other, symbolizing the fusion of the two cultures. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that highlights the complex history of colonialism and cultural exchange in the region.
