Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt
Royal Dutch Mint
Utrecht (NLD) www.knm.nl Since: 1567 Still in use Description mark: caduceus (staff with two snakes entangling it) History & DescriptionSince 1816 the caduceus is the mint mark of the dutch Royal Mint and is present on most Utrecht minted coins. The mark is called "staff of Mercury" in dutch, referring to the God Mercury. He is often depicted with a staff and symbolizes trade and profit, hence it's relation with a mint. The wings on top of the staff, as well as the two snakes, refer to Mercurius's Greek predecessor Hermes who is often seen with two wings on a helmet or on his sandals.
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