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½ Rupee
| Silver (.792) | 6.26 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | Batavian Republic (1800-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1805-1806 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Silver (.792) |
| Weight | 6.26 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#361731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription.
Script: Arabic
Translation: Coins of the Dutch Company
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The z underneath the year is the mark of mint master J. A. ZwekkertVarieties exist
Weight vary 6.26 - 6.575
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The Netherlands East Indies, which is now modern-day Indonesia, was a Dutch colony at the time, and the coin was minted during the reign of King Louis Bonaparte, who ruled the Netherlands from 1806 to 1810. This was a period of political and economic instability, and the coin's mintage reflects this, with only a small number of coins being produced during this time. Despite its rarity, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item for numismatists today.
