½ Cent - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1878-1901 front ½ Cent - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1878-1901 back
½ Cent - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1878-1901 photo
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½ Cent - Willem III / Wilhelmina

 
Bronze 1.25 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
King
William III (1849-1890)
Queen
Wilhelmina (1890-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1878-1901
Value
½ Cent (0.005&nbspNLG)
Currency
Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
14 mm
Thickness
1.24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1940
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#7326
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2
CENT

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Cent Willem III / Wilhelmina coin from the Netherlands is that it was designed by the Dutch artist and engraver, Joseph Mendes da Costa. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of King Willem III on one side and Queen Wilhelmina on the other. This coin was minted between 1878 and 1901 and was made of bronze, weighing 1.25 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1878  4000000 - - - - - -
1883  800000 - - - - - -
1884  17200000 - - - - - -
1885  7800000 - - - - - -
1886  2200000 - - - - - -
1891  5000000 - - - - - -
1894  5000000 - - - - - -
1898  2000000 - - - - - -
1900  3000000 - - - - - -
1901  6000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1878-1901 coin.