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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
48 Stuiver Batavia - Emergency Issue
1645 year| Silver (.999) | 26.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | United East India Company (1602-1800) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1645 |
| Value | 48 Stuivers (1) |
| Currency | Daalder (1601-1694) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 26.02 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
VOC monogram below the value, all within dotted circle.
Lettering:
· 48 · ST ·
VOC
Unabridged legend: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
Translation: United East India Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 48 Stuiver coin is that it was issued as an emergency measure during a time of economic crisis in the Dutch East Indies. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable resource at the time, and was used to address a shortage of coinage in the colony. Despite its emergency origins, the coin still features a detailed design, including an image of a Batavian lion on one side and the Dutch coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of the Dutch East Indies during a time of economic hardship.
