🪙 This is a copper Sumatra 1 Cent coin from the Dutch East Indies. Issued for circulation on Sumatra (present-day Indonesia), these coins were part of the Dutch colonial-era monetary system used in everyday trade in ports, markets, and local commerce.

📜 Following the Napoleonic period, the Dutch issued Sumatra copper 1-cent pieces specifically for local circulation in the Dutch East Indies, with the main dated run of the series spanning 1821 through 1840 (with the earliest issues beginning in 1821). These coins supported routine transactions in regional trade centers and population areas where small-denomination copper was practical for daily buying and selling. Because they were heavily used in commerce, circulated examples are common and often show honest wear.

🧭 Design Evolution: The Sumatra 1 Cent series maintains the same basic design and denomination throughout its production, but small variations appear over time. These include minor engraving updates such as differences in lettering, numeral style, spacing, and overall relief or strike. Some issues also carry small identifying initials that reflect changes in mint administration, while the coin’s core design and function remained the same.

🧩 Quick Variety Checklist (Collector Notes):

• 1821–1832 — no mint master mark (no letter)
• 1833 — D lettered variety (some 1833 also appears with V)
• 1833–1837 — V lettered variety
• 1837–1839 — J lettered variety
• 1839–1840 — W lettered variety

➡️ Stock photo: You will receive the exact coin pictured or one that is similar (same type and general condition).

⭐ Great choice for collectors of Dutch colonial history, early Southeast Asian coinage, or anyone building a variety set of Sumatra coppers.

🎯 Perfect For

✔️ Collectors of Dutch East Indies and Sumatra coinage

✔️ Colonial-era and early world coin enthusiasts

✔️ Variety collectors who like comparing small design differences

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