Netherlands 1818 10 cents

Heritage sale 3081, lot 32310

This specimen was lot 32310 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $138,000. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Netherlands: Willem I Proof 10 Cents 1818-U PR62 PCGS, Utrecht mint. Torch and Caduceus privy marks. One of just 48 test specimens produced, and extremely rare thus. The sole element detracting from the certified grade is scattered hairlines in the fields, though these are only visible under close inspection, the effect to the naked eye being one of unbeatable sleekness. Considerable Proof reflectivity, toned to vibrant golds and a smokier patina shrouding the sharply-rendered devices. This may be the only example seen at auction for at least two decades, and we can only assume it is likely to be off the market for a similar amount of time. Of significant rarity and undeniable beauty." This ten cents would e minted in large quantities at Bruseels and Utrecht 1818-19, 1822-28 but this, the prototype year, is rare.

Recorded mintage: 48 proofs.

Specification: 1.69 grams, .569 fine silver, 18 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 53, Schulman-302.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35^e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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