© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Rupee - Louis Napoleon Holland
1809 year| Gold (.750) | 8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Napoléon (1806-1810) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1809 |
| Value | ½ Rupee |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic script
Edge
Serrated
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Rupee - Louis Napoleon (Holland) 1809 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) made of Gold (.750) weighing 8 g is that it was designed by Dutch engraver and medalist, Josephus Augustinus Brouwer. Brouwer was known for his work on various coins and medals for the Dutch East India Company, and his design for the Pattern ½ Rupee features a portrait of Louis Napoleon, who was the King of Holland at the time. The coin's design also includes an image of a Dutch East India Company ship, which represents the company's influence and presence in the region.
