Bonk van 2 stuivers van Nederlands Indië,1818 1818

This small, bronze weight, created in 1818 by King Willem I of the Netherlands, was used to weigh goods in the Dutch East Indies. It bears the inscription “1818”, indicating the year of its production, and is a tangible example of the Dutch colonial presence in the region during this period. The weight is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. This small object provides insight into the practical aspects of trade and commerce in Dutch colonial history.