Huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 1 cent, ten behoeve van de Gewone Koloniën 1818 - 1859

This small, lead coin, made for the "Maatschappij van Weldadigheid" (Society of Benevolence), is a rare example of early Dutch social welfare. Issued between 1818 and 1859, this coin was used in the "Gewone Koloniën" (Common Colonies), a system of penal colonies aimed at rehabilitating criminals. It was minted in 1818-1859. The coin is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a unique glimpse into Dutch social history and the evolution of penal practices in the 19th century.