Duit (silver) 1690-1699 front Duit (silver) 1690-1699 back
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Duit silver

 
Silver - 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1690-1699
Value
1 Duit (1⁄160)
Currency
Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#406171
Rarity index
100%

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

Weight varied from 2 gr. to 5.9 gr. (see date table)

Interesting fact

The Duit (silver) 1690-1699 from Province of Gelderland (Dutch Republic) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic, with the country experiencing significant growth and prosperity during this period. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a unique glimpse into the economic and cultural history of the region.