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½ Cents - Wilhelmina Pattern
1902 year| Gold (.900) | 4.77 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Wilhelmina (1890-1948) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1902 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1854-1948) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.77 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#318970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value in Javanese and Malayan text
Lettering:
سڤردو
راتس
روڤيه
ꦱꦥꦫꦫꦺꦴꦁꦲꦠꦸꦱ꧀ ꦫꦸꦥꦶꦪꦃ
Translation: 1/200 Gulden
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Cents - Wilhelmina (Pattern) 1902 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.900) weighing 4.77 g is that it was designed by the Dutch artist and engraver, Joseph Mendes da Costa. He was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and this particular design features a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1890 to 1948. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the Netherlands and its colonies in the East Indies.
