1 Duit (Gold) 1759-1762 front 1 Duit (Gold) 1759-1762 back
1 Duit (Gold) 1759-1762 photo
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1 Duit Gold

 
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1759-1762
Value
1 Duit (1⁄160)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#368765
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Gelderland.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN.DEO.EST.SPES.NOSTRA

Translation: In God is our hope.

Comment

Off-metal strike in gold.

Interesting fact

The 1 Duit (Gold) 1759-1762 from Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is interesting to note that this coin was not meant for circulation, but rather served as a collector's item or a symbol of wealth and power. The fact that it is made of gold and weighs 3.5 grams adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after piece among coin collectors and historians.