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Duit
| Copper | 1.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1681-1692 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1594-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with quartered provincial arms
Comment
A klippe variety of 1682 exists, (22 mm and 1.4 g), though unclear if it is a siege issue:
© Classical Numismatic Group
Interesting fact
The Duit coin from the Province of Groningen and the Ommelanden (Dutch Republic) made of Copper weighing 1.55g has an interesting fact that it was used as a means of payment during a time when the Dutch Republic was experiencing economic growth and expansion. The coin was first introduced in 1681 and was used until 1692, during which time it was an important part of the Dutch economy, facilitating trade and commerce. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Duit was an important symbol of the Dutch Republic's economic prosperity and played a significant role in the financial transactions of the time.
