© L.Desotto
© L.Desotto
1 Stuiver hammered coinage
| Copper | 23.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1799 |
| Value | 1 Stuiver (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.31 g |
| Size | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#278423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Date in pearled rectangle
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1797
Edge
Rough
Comment
Crudely cut from copper bars called “Bonks”. Minted in Batavia. Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Stuiver coin from Indonesia (Netherlands East Indies) is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins during that time period, but it was also used for other purposes such as tools, weapons, and cooking utensils. This highlights the versatility and practicality of copper as a resource, and how it played a significant role in the daily lives of people in the past.
