Netherlands 1819 1/2 gulden

Sincona sale 20, lot 3083

This specimen was lot 3083 in Sincona sale 20 (Zurich, October 2014), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted, "1/2 Gulden 1819. Selten. Gutes sehr schön. (rare, good very fine.)" This type was struck in Utrecht 1818-22 and Brussels 1829-30. All dates are rare. After Belgium obtained her independence in 1830, the Brussels mint continued striking for the new country and is still in operation.

Recorded mintage: 43,342.

Specification: 5.383 g, .893 fine silver, .154 troy oz ASW, 24 mm diameter. This specimen is 5.35 g.

Catalog reference: Sch-280, KM 54; Cr 76.

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, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Numismatic Coins & Medals: Auction 20, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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