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

This silver coin, dating from before 1830, is a rare example of a "huismunt", a type of currency used in the Strafgevangenis Ommerschans, a prison in the Netherlands. It was commissioned by the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid (Society of Benevolence), a philanthropic organization dedicated to prison reform. The coin is inscribed with "10C," signifying its value of ten cents. The design is simple, with the denomination clearly displayed, highlighting the coin's practical purpose in the prison economy. The coin is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, offering insight into the history of penal institutions in the Netherlands and the use of alternative currencies.