© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Rupee
| Silver (.792) | 13.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | Batavian Republic (1800-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1801-1803 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Silver (.792) |
| Weight | 13.15 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#352546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Arabic script
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
درهام مين
كومباني
ولنداوي
Translation: Coins of the Dutch Company
Comment
The z underneath the year is the mark of mint master J. A. ZwekkertVarieties:
1801
- Normal
- I 80I
- Zero of the year almost round; finer reeding
- 8 is larger than other numbers
- Normal
- Z mark of mint master is larger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Rupee 1801-1803 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it was made of Silver (.792) and weighs 13.15g. This indicates that the coin was made of a significant amount of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The fact that it weighs 13.15g also suggests that it was a substantial coin, likely used for larger transactions or as a store of value.
