Strafgevangenis Ommerschans, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van tien cent before 1830

This is a small, round, silver coin minted for the Society of Benevolence (Maatschappij van Weldadigheid) in the Netherlands. It was made to be used as currency within the penal colony of Ommerschans. The coin bears the inscription “10 C,” signifying its value of ten cents. It is a fascinating artifact that offers a glimpse into the economic and social history of the Dutch penal system in the early 19th century. The coin is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.