Hollandse duit, 1739 1739

This 1739 Dutch coin, "Hollandse duit", is a small, copper coin minted in the province of Holland and is part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The obverse depicts a lion, the symbolic animal of the Netherlands, holding a staff and standing atop a fence, representing the protection of the country's borders. The reverse displays the inscription "HOL LANDIA", signifying the province of Holland, and the date "1739" in Roman numerals. This small yet significant piece of Dutch numismatics offers a glimpse into the history of currency and national identity in the 18th century.