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¼ Gulden - Wilhelmina
1900 year| Silver (.640) | 3.575 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Wilhelmina (1890-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1900 |
| Value | ¼ Gulden (¼ ANG) |
| Currency | Gulden (1828-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.640) |
| Weight | 3.575 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#32984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Netherlands dividing value. Privy mark, date and mint mark below. Legend in Dutch above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KOLONIE CURAÇAO
¼ G
1900
Unabridged legend: ¼ Gulden
Translation: Colony of Curaçao
Designer: Pier Pander
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Privy mark:- Halberd: H.L.A. van den Wall Bake
Varieties exist:
- cedilla (ç) vertical
- cedilla (ç) horizontal
- off metal strike: gold, with horizontal cedilla (ç)
Coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1900 Wilhelmina 1/4 Gulden coin from Curaçao is that it features a unique design that showcases the island's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, while the reverse side features a traditional Curaçaoan woman in traditional dress, surrounded by tropical flowers and plants. This design was created by the Dutch artist, J.F. van der Stegen, and it was meant to represent the island's rich cultural identity and its connection to the Dutch kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1900 coin.
