2 Stuivers (Hammered coinage) 1800-1803 front 2 Stuivers (Hammered coinage) 1800-1803 back
2 Stuivers (Hammered coinage) 1800-1803 photo
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2 Stuivers Hammered coinage

 
Copper 46.32 g -
Description
Issuer
Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949)
Period
Batavian Republic (1800-1806)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1800-1803
Value
2 Stuivers (1⁄15)
Currency
Java - Rupee (1744-1818)
Composition
Copper
Weight
46.32 g
Shape
Irregular
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#118883
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Date

Lettering: 1801

Comment

Varieties exist. Crudely cut from copper bars called "Bonks".

 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, which was a Dutch colony in Indonesia. The coin was minted in the early 19th century, a period of rapid expansion and industrialization in the region. The coin's design, featuring a hammered finish and a copper composition, reflects the technological advancements and economic growth of the time. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and fascinating piece of history for collectors and historians alike.