© mbaes
© mbaes
1 Duit - Philip IV Arms ND
1659 year| Copper | 1.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (City of Roermond, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Philip IV (Filips IV) (1621-1665) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Duit (Duit) (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Silver Gulden (1560-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#180548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Roermond from which hangs the jewel of the Order of the Golden Fleece, on top of Burgundian cross, and flanked by letters R M.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R M
Unabridged legend: Rurae Munda
Translation: Roermond
Comment
Estimated in GH (p.186) to have been struck in 1659.Another example, showing clearer details reverse:
© Veilinghuis Eeckhout
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from Spanish Netherlands featuring Philip IV's arms was minted in the city of Roermond during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Dutch States, of which Roermond was a part, were in the midst of a struggle for independence from Spanish rule, which had been ongoing since the Dutch Revolt in the late 16th century. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Philip IV, who was the King of Spain at the time, highlighting the complex political dynamics at play in the region during this period.
