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Rupee
| Silver (.792) | 12.5 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Period | Batavian Republic (1800-1806) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1804-1808 |
| Value | 1 Rupee |
| Currency | Java - Rupee (1744-1818) |
| Composition | Silver (.792) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#352563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic script
Script: Arabic
Translation: Coins of the Dutch Company
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The z underneath the year is the mark of mint master J. A. ZwekkertMint mark: clover leaf for the mint on Java
Varieties:
1804:
- Normal
- Lower 4
- Lower 4, and 6 dots in Arabic text
1806:
- Normal
- Small alif (ا) in upper line
- Small 0
- Z is further from year
Weight vary 12.5 - 13.5
Interesting fact
The Rupee 1804-1808 from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The Dutch East India Company, which had been present in the Indonesian archipelago for over a century, was facing financial difficulties and political challenges, leading to the eventual takeover of the Dutch East Indies by the Dutch government in 1800. This coin was minted during this transition period, and its production was likely influenced by the changing political and economic landscape of the time.
