1/4 gulden voor Nederlands Indië, 1802 by Bataafse Republiek

1/4 gulden voor Nederlands Indië, 1802 1802

3d sculpting

wedding photograph

3d printed part

rounded shape

round design

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curved arc

unrealistic statue

3d shape

metallic object render

This 1802 silver coin, "1/4 gulden voor Nederlands Indië," is a historical artifact from the Batavian Republic, a short-lived republic in the Netherlands. The coin, measuring 2.3 cm in diameter and weighing 2.49 grams, is on display at the Rijksmuseum. The design features a ship sailing on the sea, a symbol of trade and maritime power, emphasizing the Batavian Republic's connection to Dutch East India. The coin represents a crucial period in Dutch history, highlighting the nation's colonial ambitions in the early 19th century.