1 Gulden - Louis Napoleon (Pattern) 1809 front 1 Gulden - Louis Napoleon (Pattern) 1809 back
1 Gulden - Louis Napoleon (Pattern) 1809 photo
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1 Gulden - Louis Napoleon Pattern

1809 year
Tin 10.43 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
King
Louis Napoléon Bonaparte (1806-1810)
Type
Pattern
Year
1809
Value
1 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1581-1817)
Composition
Tin
Weight
10.43 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#310651
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned arms, flanked by the value and the lettering, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KONINGRIJK HOLLAND
1. G. N
1809

Translation:
Kingdom of Holland.
1 Gulden.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Gulden - Louis Napoleon (Pattern) 1809 from Netherlands made of Tin weighing 10.43g is that it was designed by the Dutch artist and engraver, Josephus Augustinus Brouwer. Brouwer was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Louis Napoleon, who was the King of the Netherlands at the time. The coin's design also includes an image of a lion, which is a symbol of strength and power, and is a common motif in Dutch heraldry.