Duit van de stad Utrecht, 1677 1677

This 1677 copper coin, "Duit van de stad Utrecht", is a small, round piece of Dutch coinage. The inscription on the coin reads "LIV TRA ECT" and "1677", with a decorative pattern of two arcs on each side of the date. Measuring just 2.1 cm in diameter and weighing only 3.02 grams, this coin offers insight into the currency of the Dutch city of Utrecht in the 17th century. It is a prime example of numismatic art, a field dedicated to the study and collection of coins and medals.