© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Cents - Willem I Pattern
| Gold (.900) | 1.85 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | William I (1815-1840) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1818-1822 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 NLG) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value split by crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Cents - Willem I (Pattern) 1818-1822 from Netherlands made of Gold (.900) weighing 1.85 g is that it was designed by the Dutch artist and engraver, Josephus Augustinus Brouwers. Brouwers was a prominent artist in the Netherlands during the early 19th century and was known for his work on various coins and medals. The coin features a portrait of King Willem I on one side and a depiction of a lion on the other, which was a symbol of strength and power. The coin was never circulated and was only produced as a pattern, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
