Netherlands 1890 2-1/2 cent

from the Enschede Collection

This type is listed for 1877-90 and is the first of its denomination. At the time of issue, it had a face value of about one United States cent. This type, struck for William III (1849-90) is virtually indistinguishable from those struck for Wilhelmina (KM 108.2). This date is common in circulated condition.

Recorded mintage: 2,000,000.

Specification: 4 g, bronze, 23.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 108.1, Sch-947.

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:

• 1881 2½ cent
• 1889 10 cents
• 1890 10 cents
• On the decimal coinage of the Netherlands
• return to coins of the Netherlands
• Coins and currency dated 1890