½ gulden van Nederlands Indië, 1834 1834

This silver coin, minted in 1834, is a half gulden of the Dutch East Indies. Designed by King Willem I of the Netherlands, the coin features a wreath of leaves surrounding the inscription "NEDERLANDSCH INDIË" and "HALVE GULDEN", signifying its value. This small but significant object represents the historical and economic ties between the Netherlands and its former colony in Southeast Asia. The coin, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Dutch colonial period.