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2½ Gulden - Willem I
1840 year| Silver (.945) | 25 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1815-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1840 |
| Value | 2½ Gulden (2.5 NLG) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#43773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MUNT VAN HET KONINGRYK DER NEDERLANDEN 1840
2½ G
Translation: Coin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Interesting fact
The 2½ Gulden coin from the Netherlands, featuring Willem I, has an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver (.945), it was not minted in the Netherlands but in Belgium, specifically in Brussels, in 1840. This is because the Netherlands did not have its own mint at the time, and the coin was minted in Belgium, which was then known as the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 44376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Gulden - Willem I 1840 coin.
