½ stuiver van Nederlands Indië, 1821 1821

This copper coin, a ½ stuiver of the Dutch East Indies, was minted in 1821 under the reign of King Willem I of the Netherlands. It features the inscription "NEDERL. INDIE" and the date "1821" embossed on its face, showcasing the colonial influence of the Netherlands in the region. The coin, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but significant artifact reflecting the history of Dutch colonialism and the monetary systems of the time.