© DiaH20
© DiaH20
½ Stuiver - Louis Napoleon
| Copper | 5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Napoléon (1806-1810) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1811 |
| Value | ½ Stuiver (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
JAVA over date, star above, privy mark below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*
JAVA
1810
Z
Comment
During the Napoleonic wars in Europe, the Netherlands fell to France, as did its colony in the East Indies.1810-11 were turbulent years for Java, starting under French rule with the puppet government of the Kingdom of Holland under Louis Napoleon (brother of Napoleon I and father of Napoleon III) until his abdication in 1810 in favor of his second son, Napoleon Louis Bonaparte.
In 1811, Java was captured by the British, becoming a possession of the British Empire. The British East India Company administered the Island of Java from 1811-1816, which was returned to the Dutch in 1814 under the terms of the Treaty of Paris.
In 1811, 2 different 1/2 Stuivers were minted, first French/Dutch, then British.
The Z on the reverse is for the mintmaster of Surabaya J. A. Zwekkert.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Stuiver - Louis Napoleon 1810-1811 coin from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it was minted during a brief period of French rule in the Dutch East Indies, which is now modern-day Indonesia. The coin features an image of Louis Napoleon, who was the King of the Netherlands at the time, and was minted in copper. This coin is a rare and unique piece of history that highlights the complex and diverse cultural influences that have shaped Indonesia's past.
