Bar of 6 stivers; Ceylonese emergency Japanese copper coin

Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, 1700 - 1750

Money often already existed in areas in Asia that the Netherlands conducted trade with and which became colonies. The Dutch occasionally used these original coins, which often look different from the European ones. At the same time, Dutch money was adapted for the colonies, and sometimes even entirely new coins were minted. The monetary system of the Dutch colonies in Asia and America was therefore a cultural mishmash.

  • Artwork typecoin
  • Object numberKOG-MP-1-4023
  • Dimensionslength 11 cm x width 1.8 cm x thickness 0.6 cm x weight 50 g
  • Physical characteristicskoper

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Bar of 6 stivers; Ceylonese emergency Japanese copper coin

  • Object type

  • Object number

    KOG-MP-1-4023

  • Description

    Koperen munt in de vorm van een rechthoekige baar. Voorzijde: aan rechter uiteinde in een bladerkrans VI en aan linker uiteinde in een krans St (t omgekeerd). Keerzijde: aan rechter uiteinde in een bladerkrans VI en aan linker uiteinde in een krans St (t omgekeerd).

Creation

  • Creation

    Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, Colombo

  • Dating

    1700 - 1750

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    koper

  • Dimensions

    length 11 cm x width 1.8 cm x thickness 0.6 cm x weight 50 g

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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