2½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898 front 2½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898 back
2½ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1898 photo
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2½ Gulden - Wilhelmina

1898 year
Silver (.945) 25 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
Queen
Wilhelmina (1890-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1898
Value
2½ Gulden (2.5&nbspNLG)
Currency
Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001)
Composition
Silver (.945)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#6550
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands dividing value, date on top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
18 98 MUNT VAN HET KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN
2½ G

Translation: Coin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Engraver: Pier Pander

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: ★ GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS

Translation: God be with us

Interesting fact

The coin features a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, who was only 10 years old when the coin was minted. She went on to rule the Netherlands for 58 years, making her the longest-reigning Dutch monarch in history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1898  100000 - - - - - -

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