Japanese koban with a stamp (coat of arms of Holland) applied in Batavia

anonymous, 1690

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, koban
  • Object numberKOG-MP-1-4285
  • Dimensionslength 7 cm x width 3.8 cm x weight 17.7 g

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Japanese koban with a stamp (coat of arms of Holland) applied in Batavia

  • Object type

  • Object number

    KOG-MP-1-4285

  • Description

    Gouden Japanse munt in de vorm van een ovale plaat. Voorzijde: vier in Japan aangebrachte instempeling en in het midden een in Batavia aangebrachte instempeling, een wapenschild van Holland (klimmende leeuw naar links). Keerzijde: onder meer door kooplieden aangebrachte ronde instempelingen, in het midden een handtekening. Gladde rand.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Batavia

  • Dating

    1690

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    length 7 cm x width 3.8 cm x weight 17.7 g

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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