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© Mooie Muntjes
½ Duit West Friesland
| Copper | - | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1769-1770 |
| Value | ½ Duit (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#53370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
VoC monogram and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOC
1770
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmark/Privy Mark (Herring Boat)
Interesting fact
The ½ Duit coin from West Friesland, Indonesia, 1769-1770, made of copper, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia. The coin was issued by the Dutch East India Company and features the image of a lion on one side and the monogram of the company on the other. The use of copper as the material for the coin was a common practice during that time, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. The fact that this coin was used in Indonesia, which was a Dutch colony at the time, highlights the historical connection between the two countries and the impact of colonialism on the region's economy and culture.
