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1 Duit Zeeland
| Copper | 3.3 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1726-1729 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, mintmark (Middelburg) Gatehouse between 2 rosettes at top, date below.
Lettering:
VOC
1729
Translation: VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) : United East India Company
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit (Zeeland) coin from Indonesia, minted between 1726 and 1729, is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was not commonly used for currency at that time. Most coins from this era were made of precious metals like gold or silver, but the use of copper for this coin reflects the economic and trade relationships between the Netherlands and Indonesia during the Dutch East India Company's rule. The coin's design, which features an image of a lion and a crown, also highlights the cultural exchange between the two nations.
