20 Gulden - Louis Napoleon 1808-1810 front 20 Gulden - Louis Napoleon 1808-1810 back
20 Gulden - Louis Napoleon 1808-1810 photo
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20 Gulden - Louis Napoleon

 
Gold (.917) 13.67 g -
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
King
Louis Napoléon Bonaparte (1806-1810)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1808-1810
Value
20 Gulden
Currency
Gulden (1581-1817)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
13.67 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#303357
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned 4-fold arms divides value, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KONINGRIJK HOLLAND
20 G N
1810

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: DE NAAM DES HEEREN ZY GELOOFD

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Gulden - Louis Napoleon 1808-1810 coin from the Netherlands is that it was minted during the brief period of French rule over the Netherlands, known as the Kingdom of Holland. Louis Napoleon, who was the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, was installed as the King of Holland by his brother in 1806, and he ruled until 1810, when the kingdom was annexed by France. The coin features an image of Louis Napoleon on one side and the Dutch coat of arms on the other. It is made of gold (.917) and weighs 13.67 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.