A copper 1/2 Duit coin issued in 1802 for circulation in the Dutch East Indies, struck in Batavia during the early 19th century under Dutch colonial administration. This small-denomination coin formed part of the everyday monetary system used throughout Java and surrounding regions, facilitating minor transactions within local markets and trade networks. The obverse features the crowned Dutch shield bearing the lion emblem, flanked by the denomination “1/2,” while the reverse displays the inscription “INDIA BATAV” with the date below, referring to Batavia, the administrative center of the Dutch East Indies. Struck in copper, the coin measures approximately 17.5 mm in diameter and weighs around 2 grams, with medal alignment and a plain edge. The recorded mintage for this issue is approximately 156,000 pieces, making it a relatively scarcer issue compared to many later colonial copper coins. Due to extensive circulation and the humid tropical environment, surviving examples are often encountered with wear and surface corrosion. This specimen shows clear central devices and legends despite circulation, with an even brown patina and visible historical character, making it an appealing example of early Dutch colonial coinage in Southeast Asia. Estimate $25 to 60

Fine with moderate wear, even brown patina, minor corrosion and edge marks