Nederlandse ½ cent, 1843 1843

This copper coin, a half cent, was created in 1843 by Willem II, King of the Netherlands, and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The coin displays the coat of arms of the Netherlands, a crowned lion holding a sword and arrows, surrounded by a wreath and an inscription. The coin is a small but significant piece of Dutch history, illustrating the royal lineage and the country's monetary system during the 19th century. It is a prime example of numismatic art, a genre dedicated to the study and collection of coins.