1 Duit West Friesland
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1729-1731 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, mintmark (rosette) at top between dots, date below.
Lettering:
VOC
1729
Translation:
Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
United East India Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Duit (West Friesland) 1729-1731 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 economic and political change in the region. The Netherlands East Indies was a Dutch colony that was established in 1601 and lasted until 1949, and during this time, the Dutch government introduced a new currency system to replace the various local currencies that were in use. The Pattern 1 Duit was one of the coins that was introduced during this period, and it was intended to be used as a standardized form of currency throughout the colony. Despite its intended use, the coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins known to exist today.
