Netherlands 1856 2-1/2 gulden

Jean Elsen sale 123, lot 1349

This specimen was lot 1349 in Jean Elsen sale 123 (Brussels, December 2014), where it sold for €150 (about US$218 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"NEDERLAND, Koninkrijk, Willem III (1849-1890), AR 2 1/2 gulden, 1856. Krasjes. Prachtig. (kingdom of the Netherlands, William III (1849-90), silver 2½ gulden of 1856, scratches, extremely fine.)"

The specimen is a better date of a type struck at the Utrecht mint for the Netherlands 1849-74. Most of the dates are common; this one is slightly better. After the final issue of 1874, no 2½ gulden were issued until 1898. The 0.945 fine alloy seems to be unique to the Netherlands.

Recorded mintage: 909,545.

Specification: 25 g, 0.945 fine silver, .760 troy oz ASW, 38 mm diameter, edge lettered ★ GOD ★ ZY ★ MET ★ ONS.

Catalog reference: KM 82, Dav-236, Sch-528.

Source:

• Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35^e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 123, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2014.

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• 1853 2½ gulden
• 1856 gulden
• 1857 2½ gulden
• Coins and currency dated 1856
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• On the decimal coinage of the Netherlands