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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Duit - Louis Napoleon Holland
1809 year| Gold (.986) | 1.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Napoléon (1806-1810) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | ½ Duit (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, privy mark (rosette) at top between dots, date below
Lettering:
VOC
1759
Translation: VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) : United East India Company
Edge
Serrated
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Duit - Louis Napoleon (Holland) 1809 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.986) weighing 1.74 g is that it was minted during a brief period of French rule in the Netherlands and its colonies, including Indonesia, which was then known as the Dutch East Indies. This coin is a rare example of the currency that was used during that time and is highly sought after by collectors today.
