2 cent van Nederlands Indië,1833 1833

This 2-cent coin from the Dutch East Indies was minted in 1833 under the reign of King Willem I of the Netherlands. The coin, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, features the inscription "NEDERL INDIË 1833" and a small star above. The inscription translates to "Dutch Indies 1833," highlighting the Dutch colonial presence in the region. It's a small but significant piece of numismatic history, reflecting a pivotal period of Dutch influence in Southeast Asia.