2½ Cents - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1877-1898 front 2½ Cents - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1877-1898 back
2½ Cents - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1877-1898 photo
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2½ Cents - Willem III / Wilhelmina

 
Bronze 4 g 23.69 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
King
William III (1849-1890)
Queen
Wilhelmina (1890-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1877-1898
Value
2½ Cents (0.025&nbspNLG)
Currency
Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23.69 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1948
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#4414
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 1/2
CENT

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 2½ Cents Willem III / Wilhelmina coin from the Netherlands was designed by Dutch artist and engraver, Joseph Mendes da Costa. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and this particular design features a portrait of King Willem III on one side and Queen Wilhelmina on the other. The coin was minted between 1877 and 1898 and was made of bronze, weighing 4 grams. It's an interesting piece of numismatic history that collectors and enthusiasts might find fascinating.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1877  4000000 - - - - - -
1880  4000000 - - - - - -
1881  4000000 - - - - - -
1883  400000 - - - - - -
1884  3600000 - - - - - -
1886  2000000 - - - - - -
1890  2000000 - - - - - -
1894  1000000 - - - - - -
1898  1600000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents - Willem III / Wilhelmina 1877-1898 coin.