Duit 1702-1780 front Duit 1702-1780 back
Duit 1702-1780 photo
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Duit

 
Copper 3.84 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Holland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1702-1780
Value
1 Duit (1⁄160)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.84 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#8575
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Standing lion facing left holding pole with a Liberty cap, within enclosed garden

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Duit 1702-1780 coin was used as a means of payment for the Dutch East India Company, which was one of the first multinational corporations in the world. The coin was used to purchase goods and services from various countries, including spices, textiles, and other valuable commodities. This coin played a significant role in facilitating global trade and helped establish the Dutch Republic as a major economic power in the 18th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1702  - - - - - -
1720  - - - - - -
1739  5250000 - - - - - -
1741  3098000 - - - - - -
1754  3370000 - - - - - -
1765  3557000 - - - - - -
1766  - - - - - -
1769  1678000 - - - - - -
1780  3457000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Duit 1702-1780 coin.