© Rmunt
© Rmunt
½ Duit Holland
| Silver | 1.38 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1755-1763 |
| Value | ½ Duit (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, mintmark (rosette) at top between dots, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOC
1761
Unabridged legend: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
Translation: United East India Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Duit (Holland) 1755-1763 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Silver weighing 1.38 g is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The Netherlands East Indies was a Dutch colony that was established in 1601, and it became a major center for trade and commerce in the Asia-Pacific region. The minting of this coin coincided with the height of the Dutch East India Company's power and influence, and it reflects the economic and cultural exchange that was taking place between the Netherlands and its colonies during this time.
