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© Schulman auction house
4 Duiten "Papegaaitje" Branch with 4 leaves
1679 year| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Suriname |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 4 Duit (4 Duiten) (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Guilder (16th century-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Ornamental tree surrounded by dashes.
Comment
These 1, 2, and 4 duit coins were initially produced with the value of 1, 2 or 4 pounds of sugar respectively, but were illegal. In 1688 they were legalized and got the value of one or multiple duit.Interesting fact
The 4 Duiten "Papegaaitje" coin from Suriname, made of copper, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted in 1679 and features a design of a branch with four leaves on one side, and a crown on the other. The coin was used as a means of payment in Suriname during the Dutch colonial period and is now highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.
