1 Oord 1604-1671 front 1 Oord 1604-1671 back
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1 Oord

 
Copper 4.24 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1604-1671
Value
1 Oord = 2 Duit (1⁄80)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.24 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#103747
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Crowned shield with arms of Zeeland, crown dividing date.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LVCTOR · ET · EMERGO · 1636 ·

Translation: I struggle and overcome

Comment

The coins from 1604 theoretically weight 5.86 grams (1/42 of a Mark) while later years theoretically weight 4.24 grams (1/58 of a Mark).

Variants are known:
  • with or without rosette ending obverse lettering
  • with or without mintmark (castle) ending obverse lettering
  • with date divided by crown with dots, or with lilly, or plain
  • with lettering typos either on obverse or reverse

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Oord coin from the Province of Zeeland (Dutch Republic) made of Copper weighing 4.24g is that it was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions during its time in circulation, and it was also used as a store of value for people who lived in the region. Despite its small denomination, it was an important part of the local economy and played a significant role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1641  - - - - - -
1649  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Oord 1604-1671 coin.