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½ Duit Holland
| Gold (.986) | 1.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1750-1763 |
| Value | ½ Duit (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, privy mark (rosette) at top between dots, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOC
1750
Translation: VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) : United East India Company
Edge
Serrated
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Duit (Holland) 1750-1763 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.986) weighing 1.74 g is that it was minted during a time when the Dutch East India Company was actively trading and colonizing parts of Indonesia, which was then known as the Netherlands East Indies. The coin's design, featuring a crowned shield with the Dutch lion and a motto, symbolizes the Dutch colonial power and influence in the region.
