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1 Duit ND
1604 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | City of Nijmegen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1604 |
| 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#372194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure with arm raised in fenced garden with Deventer arms at front of fence.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BEA · GNS · CVIVS · DNS · SPS · EIV.
Unabridged legend: Beata Gens Cuius Dominus Spes Eius
Translation: Blessed is the nation whose Lord is its hope
Comment
PW 1701.Krause dates this type to 1618-1620, but Heritage Europe attributes it as 1604.
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit ND (1604) coin from the City of Nijmegen (Dutch States) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's considered a "pattern" coin, meaning it was produced as a trial or sample coin, and not intended for circulation. Only a few of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
