½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898-1909 front ½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898-1909 back
½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898-1909 photo
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½ Gulden - Wilhelmina

 
Silver (.945) 5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
Queen
Wilhelmina (1890-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1898-1909
Value
½ Gulden (½&nbspNLG)
Currency
Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001)
Composition
Silver (.945)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#16123
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Crowned Dutch arms divide the value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1905
MUNT VAN HET KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN
1/2 G

Translation: Coin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Edge

Milled

Comment

This coin's privy mark is a halberd or a halbert with star

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898-1909 coin from the Netherlands is that it was designed by Dutch artist and sculptor, Joseph Mendes da Costa. He was known for his work in various art forms, including sculpture, painting, and graphic art, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, who reigned from 1890 to 1948. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's unity and strength during a time of political and social change.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1898  2000000 - - - - - -
1904  1000000 - - - - - -
1905  4000000 - - - - - -
1906  1000000 - - - - - -
1907  3300000 - - - - - -
1908  4000000 - - - - - -
1909  3000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898-1909 coin.