Netherlands 1885 1/2 cent

from the Enschede Collection

This type is listed for 1878-86. This type, struck for William III (1849-90) is virtually indistinguishable from those struck for Wilhelmina (KM 109.2). 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: 7,800,000.

Specification: 1.25 g, bronze, 14 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-109.1, Sch-727.

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:

• 1881 cent
• 1881 2½ cent
• 1883 ½ cent
• 1885 10 cents
• 1885 ducat
• 1885 10 gulden
• 1886 ½ cent
• On the decimal coinage of the Netherlands
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• Coins and currency dated 1885