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© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG
2 Stuivers Gelderland imitation
1786 year| Silver (.583) | - | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | 2 Stuivers (0.1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1726-1854) |
| Composition | Silver (.583) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Province name in two lines, mint master mark (ear of corn) flanked by a rosette on each side above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEL
RIA
1786
Translation: Gelderland
Edge
Plain
Comment
These imitations were circulating in Singapore and the Dutch East Indies.Unlike later specimens, notably copied from West Frisian coins and minted in Birmingham, these are rather poor in style and were probably minted locally.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1786 2 Stuivers coin from Indonesia (Netherlands East Indies) is that it was made of silver (.583) and features a unique design, with a depiction of a mythical creature called a "banteng" on the reverse side. The banteng is a species of wild cattle that is native to Indonesia and is considered a symbol of strength and power in the region. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the cultural and historical significance of the banteng in Indonesian society.
