© Classical Numismatic Gallery
© Classical Numismatic Gallery
½ Duit Utrecht
| Gold (.986) | 1.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1752-1793 |
| 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#308942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
VOC monogram in middle, privy mark (shield) at top between dots, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOC
1762
Translation: VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) : United East India Company
Edge
Serrated
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Duit (Utrecht) 1752-1793 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.986) weighing 1.74 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was minted in the late 18th century, a period of significant political and economic transformation in the Netherlands East Indies, which was a Dutch colony in Indonesia. The coin's design and production were likely influenced by the political and economic changes of the time, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
