Netherlands 1905 25 cents

Goldberg sale 72, lot 5916

This specimen was lot 5916 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $57.50. The catalog description^[2] noted, "Netherlands. 25 Cents, 1905. Wilhelmina I. Light attractive toning. NGC graded AU-58." This coin has about the same amount of silver as a dime but being only 0.640 fine, is rather larger. The purchaser of this lot obtained a bargain as this type is scarce in nice condition. It was issued 1898-1906.

Recorded mintage: 1,200,000.

Specification: 3.575 g, 0.640 fine silver, .073 troy oz ASW, 19 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-120.2, Sch-858.

Source:

• 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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[2]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.

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