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2 Stuivers Hammered coinage
| Copper | 38.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | Batavian Republic (1800-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1803-1806 |
| Value | 2 Stuivers (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 38.6 g |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Year within pearled rectangle
Lettering: 1804
Comment
Crudely cut from copper bars called "Bonks". Varieties exist.United East India Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Netherlands and Indonesia. The coin features the Dutch East India Company's logo on one side and an image of a local Indonesian king on the other, symbolizing the blending of cultures and traditions during this period.
