Strafgevangenis Ommerschans, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 25 cent c. 1822 - 1830

This is a 25 cent coin minted for the "Maatschappij van Weldadigheid" ("Society of Beneficence"), a Dutch organization dedicated to reforming criminals, and was used at the Ommerschans prison, a penitentiary built in the early 19th century in the Netherlands. The coin, with a diameter of 4.5 cm, features a simple design with a stylized “25” and an image of a lion, likely symbolizing the society's mission. It provides a glimpse into the history of prison reform and the use of token economies during this period.