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1 Duit West Friesland ND
1756 year| Copper | 2.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of West Friesland.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Duit (West Friesland) ND (1756) coin from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the time. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a local king or chieftain, while the reverse side features a sailing ship and a palm tree, symbolizing the region's maritime trade and agricultural abundance. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Netherlands and Indonesia, and its design reflects the blending of European and Indonesian influences.
