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Oord
| Copper | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Province of Friesland (Dutch Republic) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1610 |
| Value | 2 Duit (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Gulden (1581-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#134503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Frisian farmer with sword on shoulder that divides inner circel, between F - O (Frisia Ordines)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NISI × DOMINVS × NOBISCVM
F O
Translation: Unless God is with us
Comment
Varieties:Two main subtypes exist:
- Long farmer's sword that intersects legend (main photos, KM-18, CNM 2.16.128); only 1608
- Short farmer's sword that does not intersect legend (KM-26 and CNM 2.16.129)
Interesting fact
The Oord coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Dutch Republic. The coin's design features a unique combination of letters and symbols, including the letters "O" and "F" which stand for "Oord" and "Friesland" respectively, and a stylized image of a tree, which represents the province's agricultural wealth. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Oord coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
