Netherlands 1891 1/2 cent

from the Enschede Collection

This type is listed for 1891-1906. This type, struck for Wilhelmina (1890-1948) is virtually indistinguishable from those struck for William III (KM 109.1). This date is common in all grades. In 1877, the half cent was reduced from 1.92 g to 1.25 g and struck in that weight until 1940.

Recorded mintage: 5,000,000.

Specification: 1.25 g, bronze, 14 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-109.2, Sch-999.

Sources:

• Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35^e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1886 ½ cent
• 1890 2½ cent
• 1894 ½ cent
• On the decimal coinage of the Netherlands
• return to coins of the Netherlands
• Coins and currency dated 1891