Duit Small bust of William V
| Copper | 2.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1766-1767 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#108610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with Overijssel arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIGILATE ET ORATE
Translation: Watch and pray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Made especially to commemorate the fact that William V, the prince of Orange became officially Stadtholder of the Netherlands. Later often made into a pendant to show support to the prince.
Varieties are known.
1766
Obverse
Die 1 - wide date, bust under the first "6". See main photo in the article.
Die 2 - narrow date, bust between "7" and "6".
Note. Other features are pointed by arrows on the photos below.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Die 3 - date very wide, as the result "1" between "Y" and "S".
Reverse
Die A - lion high, "E" higher than "T" in ORATE.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Die B - lion low, "E" lower than "T" in ORATE.
Die C - lion high, "E" lower than "T" in ORATE.
Combinations
1+A
1+B
1+C
2+A
3+A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin Duit (Small bust of William V) 1766-1767 from Province of Overijssel (Dutch Republic) made of Copper weighing 2.8 g is that it was minted to commemorate the appointment of William V, Prince of Orange, as the Stadtholder of Overijssel, a province in the Dutch Republic. The coin features a small bust of William V on one side and the coat of arms of Overijssel on the other. It was minted for only two years, 1766 and 1767, making it a relatively rare coin among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1766 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Duit (Small bust of William V) 1766-1767 coin.
