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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
½ Gulden - Willem I
| Gold (.900) | 6.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1816-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1826-1834 |
| Value | ½ Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEDERLANDSCH INDIE
HALVE GULDEN
1834
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Gulden - Willem I 1826-1834 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.900) weighing 6.7 g is that it was designed by the Dutch artist and engraver, Josephus Augustinus Brouwers. Brouwers was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the Pattern ½ Gulden coin features a portrait of King Willem I on one side and a depiction of a Dutch East India Company ship on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.
