Strafgevangenis Ommerschans, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van tien cent before 1830

This small, circular lead token, created before 1830, was used as currency within the Strafgevangenis Ommerschans prison. The coin, which features the inscription "10 C" for ten cents, is a prime example of the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid's efforts to implement self-sufficiency within the prison system. The Maatschappij van Weldadigheid, a Dutch organization, was responsible for the prison's administration and used these tokens to create an internal economy where inmates could earn and spend. The coin, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the unique social and economic systems of Dutch prisons in the early 19th century.