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1 Duit - Henry of Bavaria Bavaria-Palatinate arms
| Copper |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry of Palatinate (Hendrik van Beieren) (1524-1529) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1525-1527 |
| Value | 1 Duit (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#405821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with lions in the quadrants, dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNO DOMINI 1527
Translation: Year of the Lord 1527
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe. The Protestant Reformation was in full swing, and the Bishopric of Utrecht, where the coin was minted, was a key player in the conflict. The coin's minting was likely a way for the Bishopric to assert its authority and independence in the face of the religious and political changes sweeping the continent.