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

This anonymous coin, minted before 1830, is a fascinating example of early Dutch prison currency. Issued by the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid, a philanthropic organization, it was used within the Strafgevangenis Ommerschans prison. The coin, worth ten cents, provides insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, particularly within the prison system. Its simple design, featuring the denomination "10 C" in a circular format, reflects the utilitarian purpose of this form of internal currency.