25 Cents - Wilhelmina 1891-1897 front 25 Cents - Wilhelmina 1891-1897 back
25 Cents - Wilhelmina 1891-1897 photo
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25 Cents - Wilhelmina

 
Silver (.640) 3.575 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
Queen
Wilhelmina (1890-1948)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1891-1897
Value
25 Cents (0.25&nbspNLG)
Currency
Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001)
Composition
Silver (.640)
Weight
3.575 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#7324
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Wreath surrounding value and year

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25
CENTS
1892

Edge

Plain

Comment

Of the 2 1891 trial strikes, one is held in the numismatic collection of De Nederlandsche Bank and the second one was sold at auction in 2024 for 1.045.500 euro.

Interesting fact

The 25 cent coin featuring Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands, was minted from 1891 to 1897 and was made of silver with a purity of .640. This means that the coin contains 64% silver, which was a common composition for coins at that time. The coin weighs 3.575 grams and has a diameter of 23 millimeters. It's an interesting piece of history for coin collectors and enthusiasts!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1891  2 - - - - - -
1892  800000 - - - - - -
1893  800000 - - - - - -
1894  1000000 - - - - - -
1895  1200000 - - - - - -
1896  600000 - - - - - -
1897  3100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents - Wilhelmina 1891-1897 coin.