© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Duit ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Nijmegen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1605 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City name in three lines surrounded by tulip wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NO
VIMA
GVM
Unabridged legend: Novimagvm
Translation: Nijmegen
Comment
PW 1703/1705.
A variety exists with NOV/IMA/GVM on the reverse.
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from the City of Nijmegen (Dutch States) made of Copper was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in the Netherlands. The coin was introduced during the reign of Prince Maurice of Orange, who was instrumental in establishing the Dutch East India Company, which became a major player in global trade. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a lion and a shield with the letters "N" and "I" on either side, representing Nijmegen and its status as a free imperial city. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions in the city and surrounding regions during the early 17th century.
