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1 Duit Gold
| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1691 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#375765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City name in two lines, date, within quatrefoil.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIV
TRAIECT
1690
Unabridged legend:
Civitas
Traiectum
Translation: City of Utrecht
Comment
There are different varieties that look almost the same. The difference is the decoration in the coat of arms on the obverse side. There can be horizontal and vertical stripes, points and fire-like decoration.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Duit (Gold) coin from the City of Utrecht (Dutch Republic) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch Republic was a powerful trading nation during the 17th and 18th centuries, and the city of Utrecht was an important center of commerce and finance. The coin's minting during this period reflects the growing wealth and influence of the Dutch Republic, and its use of gold as a medium of exchange highlights the value placed on this precious metal during that time.
