Obverse © Heritage Auctions Europe – Reverse © Gimbert Numismatique
Obverse © Heritage Auctions Europe – Reverse © Gimbert Numismatique
Duit
| Copper | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1662-1702 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#68189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with Gelderland arms dividing legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: · IN · DEO · · SP · NOST ·
Unabridged legend: In deo est spes nostra
Translation: In God is our hope.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Small changes in punctuation and spelling are common. Some dates have dots on both sides of the year. The last word in the reverse legend can be NOS, NOSTInteresting fact
The Duit coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured the image of a lion, which symbolized strength and power.
