1/16 gulden voor Nederlands Indië, 1802 1802

This silver coin, minted in 1802 by the Batavian Republic, depicts a ship sailing on the sea, a symbol of Dutch trade in the East Indies. This coin, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a small but significant artifact of Dutch colonial history, representing the economic and maritime power of the Batavian Republic during this period. The inscription "INDIE BATAVICUM" (Batavian Indies) and the date "1802" on the coin reflect its intended use as currency in the Dutch East Indies.