Rijksgestichten Ommerschans en Veenhuizen, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van tien cent 1848

This is a ten-cent coin minted by the Society of Public Benefit in 1848. The coin was created for the Dutch colonies of Ommerschans and Veenhuizen, known for their penal colonies. The coin's design includes a small inscription "R. Gestifte" and "10. CT." The inscription "R. Gestifte" refers to the institutions, and "10. CT" stands for ten cents, the coin's value. This coin represents the history of social reform and penal institutions in the Netherlands. The coin is a part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcasing the history of currency and social structures in 19th-century Netherlands.