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5 Cents - Willem III
| Silver (.640) | 0.685 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | William III (1849-1890) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1887 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 NLG) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.640) |
| Weight | 0.685 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
The denomination above the date surrounded by a wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTS
1879.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Willem III 5 Cents coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the Netherlands. Willem III was the King of the Netherlands from 1840 until his death in 1887, and during his reign, the country underwent significant political and economic reforms. The coin was minted in 1850, just a few years after the Netherlands had become a constitutional monarchy, and it was a time of great social and economic change. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3037000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 11170 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 514809 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Willem III 1850-1887 coin.
