1 Gulden - Willem I 1821 front 1 Gulden - Willem I 1821 back
1 Gulden - Willem I 1821 photo
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1 Gulden - Willem I

1821 year
Silver (.893) 10.77 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949)
King
William I (1816-1840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1821
Value
1 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1726-1854)
Composition
Silver (.893)
Weight
10.77 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#192009
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 G
MUNT VAN HET KONINGRYK DER NEDERLANDEN.1821.
NEDERLANDSCH INDIE

Translation:
Coin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch East Indies

Edge

Cable type

Comment

Unlike the new bust issued in the Netherlands on the 1 and 2 1/2 Guldens, these east indies issues kept the old bust of Willem 1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Willem I 1821 coin from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the region. The Netherlands East Indies was a Dutch colony that existed from 1601 to 1949, and during this time, the Dutch government introduced a new currency, the Gulden, to replace the previously used Spanish dollar. The 1 Gulden coin featuring Willem I was minted in 1821, and it was a significant departure from the previous currency, as it was made of silver and had a unique design. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the economic and political changes that took place in the region during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1821  98510 - - - - - -

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