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Duit ND
1591 year| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1591 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1822 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield with Gelderland arms inside a polylobe inside a beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✤ : IN · DEO · SPES · NOSTRA :
Unabridged legend: In deo est spes nostra
Translation: In God is our hope.
Interesting fact
The Duit ND (1591) coin from the Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) made of Copper was used as a means of payment during a time when the Dutch Republic was experiencing significant economic growth and trade expansion. The coin's design features a lion holding a shield with the Gelderland coat of arms, symbolizing the province's strength and prosperity. Despite being made of copper, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin was still considered valuable and widely used in trade and commerce.
