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½ Duit Holland
| Copper | 1.5 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1749-1770 |
| Value | ½ Duit (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, mintmark (rosette) at top between dots, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOC
1752
Unabridged legend: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
Translation: United East India Company
Comment
The rosette indicates that this coin was minted in Dordrecht.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Duit (Holland) coin from Indonesia (Netherlands East Indies) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued between 1749 and 1770, a period when the Dutch East India Company was facing increasing competition from other European powers, and the Indonesian archipelago was becoming an important hub for global trade. The coin's copper composition and relatively low denomination also reflect the economic realities of the time, as copper was a widely available and affordable metal, and the ½ Duit denomination was a convenient size for everyday transactions.
