Cent van Nederlands Indië,1839 1839

This small, bronze coin, "Cent van Nederlands Indië" (Cent of the Dutch Indies), was minted in 1839 by Willem I, King of the Netherlands, during his reign over the Dutch East Indies. The coin is inscribed with "NED. INDIE" and "1839", demonstrating its place in Dutch colonial history and marking a significant period of Dutch influence in Southeast Asia. The coin's simple design is characteristic of numismatics from this era, highlighting the importance of the colonial currency in the region. This coin, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a tangible link to Dutch colonial history and the influence of Willem I in the East Indies.