© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Willem III
| Gold (.983) | 6.99 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1849-1890) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1868 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (34⁄3 NLG) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.983) |
| Weight | 6.99 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#331887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription within ornamented square
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO.AUR.
REG.BELGII
AD LEGEM
IMPERII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Willem III 1854-1868 from Netherlands is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Willem III, who ruled the Netherlands from 1840 until his death in 1868. During his reign, the country underwent significant political and social reforms, including the abolition of slavery in the Dutch colonies and the introduction of a new constitution that established a constitutional monarchy. Despite these changes, the coin still features the traditional image of the Dutch lion on one side and the portrait of the king on the other, highlighting the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
