© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
1 Gulden West-Friesland
| Silver (.91667) | 10.606 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1786-1790 |
| Value | 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Silver (.91667) |
| Weight | 10.606 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#351356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing Dutch virgin leaning on the bible and holding a phrygian hat on a spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAC NITIMVR HANC TVEMVR
1786
Translation: On her we lean, her we protect
Comment
Different varieties of the 1786 coins exist with the VOC logo placed above:- : FΠ: B
- FΠ: B
- D : FΠ: (see image 1)
- D : FŒ
- FΠ: BE (see image 2)
It is not known in what way this corresponds with the variations in year lettering. The same goes with the variety where there is no dot underneath 'GL'.
Example of Arabic 1 and curved 7:
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 period of Dutch rule. This coin is a tangible piece of history that connects us to the past and the rich cultural heritage of the region.
