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1 Duit Utrecht City; Silver strike
| Silver | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1742-1794 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, five-pointed star above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOC
1790
Unabridged legend: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
Translation: United East India Company
Engraver: Johan Ernst Novadi
Comment
The star was the mintmark for West Friesland.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Duit (Utrecht City; Silver strike) 1742-1794 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Silver is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Dutch East India Company had established a trading post in Batavia (now Jakarta) in 1601, and over time, the Netherlands came to control much of the Indonesian archipelago. The minting of this coin, which was used as a medium of exchange, reflects the growing influence of the Netherlands in the region and the increasing importance of trade and commerce.
