Strafgevangenis Ommerschans, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 1 cent before 1830

This 19th-century coin, minted by the Society of Benevolence (Maatschappij van Weldadigheid) for the Ommerschans prison, served as a form of internal currency within the institution. The coin features the inscription "I.C." on one side and "1" on the other, representing a value of one cent. This object provides a tangible glimpse into the social and economic realities of prison life during the early 19th century, offering valuable insights into the workings of a pioneering penal system in the Netherlands.