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2 Stuivers Hammered coinage
| Copper | 48.32 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1799 |
| Value | 2 Stuivers (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 48.32 g |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Date in pearled rectangle
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1797
Comment
Crudely cut from copper bars called "Bonks". Underweight modern forgeries exist.Varieties 1796:
- Normal
- Small stamp 19 x 10 mm
- Value with large stamp, year with small stamp
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 reign of King Louis Napoleon, who ruled the Netherlands from 1806 to 1810. This was a period of political and economic instability, and the coin's production was likely affected by these factors. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage.
