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½ Stuiver
| Copper | 5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Java (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1811-1815 |
| Value | ½ Stuiver (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Rupee (1811-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Star above inscription with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Java
1812
Z
Edge
Plain
Comment
Almost always weakly struck.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Stuiver coin from Java (British East Indies) made of Copper weighing 5g is that it was minted during the brief period of British rule in Java, which lasted from 1811 to 1816. This coin was part of a series of coins minted by the British East India Company during this period, and it features a unique blend of traditional Javanese and British design elements. The obverse side of the coin features a depiction of a Javanese temple, while the reverse side features the British royal coat of arms. This coin is a rare and fascinating piece of numismatic history that highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the British occupation of Java.
