1 Duit (Gold) 1739-1763 front 1 Duit (Gold) 1739-1763 back
1 Duit (Gold) 1739-1763 photo
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1 Duit Gold

 
Gold 5.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1739-1763
Value
1 Duit (1⁄160)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.25 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#361688
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rampant lion to left, holding a liberty pole with a flat hat, within enclosed garden.

Comment

Off-metal strike in gold with weight equivalent in gold of 1 ½ ducats.

Earlier type, KM-80b has higher weight.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Duit (Gold) 1739-1763 from Province of Holland (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time when the Dutch Republic was experiencing significant economic growth and prosperity, particularly in the province of Holland. This coin was a symbol of the wealth and power of the Dutch Republic during that time.