Netherlands 1912 5 gulden

from the Enschede Collection

Sincona sale 9, lot 4762

The second specimen was lot 4762 in Sincona sale 9 (Zurich, October 2012), where it sold for 170 CHF (about US$215 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"NIEDERLANDE Königreich der Niederlande Wilhelmina, 1890-1948. 5 Gulden 1912. Vorzüglich. (Netherlands, Wilhelmina, 1890-1948, five gulden of 1912, extremely fine.)"

This type was struck one year only but in sufficient quantity as to render it common today. It is about 4% heavier than the equivalent French gold ten francs. The similar ten gulden (Fr-349) was struck 1911-13 and 1917.

Recorded mintage: 1,000,000 plus 120 proofs.

Specification: 3.36 g, 0.900 fine gold, .097 troy oz AGW, this specimen 3.36 g.

Catalog reference: Schulman 754, Fr-350, KM 151.

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.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• ^[1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2012.

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