1 Reaal / 6 Stuiver - Willem I
1821 year| Silver (.898) | 1.75 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1815-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1821 |
| Value | 1 Reaal |
| Currency | Colonial Real (1799-1828) |
| Composition | Silver (.898) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#44344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value in wreath of laurel and oak branch; amount of acorns and type of bow vary.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
REAAL
★
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Minted in the United States of America (exact location unknown) under the government of Governor Cantz'laar, this type has a mintage of 120,655 pieces of which approximately 114,000 were melted in 1827. On January 1st, 1827 these coins were taken out of circulation.
Two types of ribbons are described:
- Ribbon with the ends hanging loose; found in combination with 8 and 12 acorns
- Ribbon with the ends draped around the branches; found in combination with 4 and 9 acorns
KM#26.1 | Scho/II 1389e | 4 acorns
KM#26.3 | Scho/II 1389c | 8 acorns
KM#26.4 | Scho/II 1389b | 9 acorns
Interesting fact
The 1 Reaal / 6 Stuiver coin from Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) made of Silver (.898) weighing 1.75 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of King Willem I of the Netherlands, who ruled from 1815 to 1840. This coin was issued in 1821, and it features the image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Curaçao on the other. The coin's design and the use of silver in its minting were meant to symbolize the wealth and prosperity of the Dutch colonies in the Caribbean.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 120655 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Reaal / 6 Stuiver - Willem I 1821 coin.
