© M. Sander
© M. Sander
1 Duit - Philip II ND
| Copper | 4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1573-1580 |
| Value | 1 Duit (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#158320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Crowned arms over a cross with forked tips.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINVS. MIHI. ADIVTOR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Duit coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The coin was minted during the reign of Philip II of Spain, who was also the King of the Netherlands at the time. This was a period of great religious and political tension, as the Protestant Reformation was gaining traction in the region and there was conflict between the Catholic Church and Protestant factions. Additionally, the Dutch States were fighting for their independence from Spain, which would eventually lead to the formation of the Dutch Republic in 1588. Despite this turmoil, the 1 Duit coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region, and its design has been preserved in numismatic collections to this day.
