Netherlands 1878 cent

from the Enschede Collection

This type is listed for 1877-84. This type, struck for William III (1849-90) is virtually indistinguishable from those struck for Wilhelmina (1890-1948) (KM 107.2). This date is common in all grades. In 1877, the cent was reduced from 3.84 g to 2.5 g and struck in that weight until 1941.

Recorded mintage: 53,900,000 (most common date).

Specification: 2.5 g, bronze, 19 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-107.1, Sch-696.

Sources:

• Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2014, 31^e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2013.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1877 cent, reduced size
• 1878 10 cents
• 1881 cent
• On the decimal coinage of the Netherlands
• return to coins of the Netherlands
• Coins and currency dated 1878