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1 Duit Utrecht
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1742-1792 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
VOC monogram at centre, mint mark above (shield between two stars), date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOC
1758
Translation:
Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
United East India Company
Engraver: Johan Ernst Noviadi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Duit (Utrecht) 1742-1792 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.986) weighing 3.45 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was minted in the late 18th century, a period of significant political and economic transformation in the Netherlands and its colonies. The coin's design, which features an image of a lion on one side and a crowned shield on the other, reflects the cultural and political influences of the time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Netherlands East Indies.
