½ Cent - Willem II 1841-1847 front ½ Cent - Willem II 1841-1847 back
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½ Cent - Willem II

 
Copper 1.922 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
King
William II (1840-1849)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1841-1847
Value
½ Cent (0.005&nbspNLG)
Currency
Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.922 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#37972
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Crowned shield with lion
Fleur-de-lys privy mark at bottom left

Script: Latin

Lettering: ½ C.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ½ Cent Willem II coin from the Netherlands, made of copper and weighing 1.922g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the country. Willem II, who ruled from 1840 to 1847, was the first Dutch king to be constitutionally limited in his powers, and his reign saw significant political and social reforms, including the introduction of a new constitution and the expansion of voting rights. This coin, which was minted during his reign, serves as a tangible reminder of this pivotal period in Dutch history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1841  2600000 - - - - - -
1843  3120000 - - - - - -
1846  600300 - - - - - -
1847  2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - Willem II 1841-1847 coin.