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2 Stuivers Hammered coinage
| Copper | 38.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis Napoléon (1806-1810) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1807-1808 |
| Value | 2 Stuivers (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 38.6 g |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118882 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Date.
Lettering: 1807
Comment
Varieties exist. Light weight coins 6.0-10 g are contemporary forgeries. Crudely cut from copper bars called "Bonks". Struck at Batavia (Java)United East India Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Netherlands East Indies. The coin was minted in 1807-1808, a period when the Dutch East India Company was facing financial difficulties and the Indonesian independence movement was gaining momentum. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of colonialism and trade in the region.
