My small collection of Netherlands coinage

[Chromerunner]

I rarely post here but come often for knowledge or to drool over some beautiful coins. I thought I would take a moment to share a short story and some of my favorite coins.

 

Around 4 years ago I came across a large box of coins. They were given to my father decades ago by an elderly lady who lived at the Golf resort/hotel where he works. She had been a world traveler in her younger years and would save pocket change after each trip. The coins ranged from Arab, European, Chinese to Canada. One of the coins peaked my curiosity. It was a large 2 1/2 Gulden from the 1930's. I fell in love with the design and history of it. It is dark and has a good amount of green crude on the reverse. This box and this coin really jump started a hobby for me that at the time I did not know existed.

 

 

What follows is some of the examples I have collected through the following years. All because of one coin in a junk/pocket box given many years ago. It goes to show you never know what may jump start or spark a connection into this great hobby!

 

 

1848 Willem ll 2 1/2G

Mintage of 8,333,000

 

Willem Frederik George Lodewijk 6 December 1792 – 17 March 1849

Although a Short Reign from 1840 till his death on March 17th 1849, he had a interesting life.

He was known to say "I changed from conservative to liberal in one night."

His reign saw a "New Constitution" in 1848.

That constitution, significantly amended is still in effect today.

He was also in the Battle of Waterloo where he was wounded.

According to Wiki*

He was blackmailed in 1819 over a letter that presumably contained evidence of bisexuality and a relationship with a "Dandy" *

 

 

 

1898 Amsterdam Medal

Mintage???

Features a young Queen Wilhelmina

It reads as follows

"In

AMSTERDAM

inaugurated

SEPTEMBER 6

1898"

 

 

 

 

1913 10G

Mintage 1,113,000

Her Majesty The Queen

Wilhelmina Helena Pauline Maria 31 August 1880 – 28 November 1962

Was Queen of the Netherlands From 1890 to 1948

She reigned longer than any Dutch Monarch.

Her reign witnessed both World Wars and the economic crisis of 1933.

 

 

 

 

1944 Curacao

Mintage of 200,000 (60k melted after minting)

This coin was minted in the Denver mint during WWll.

 

 

 

 

1964 Juliana Antilles 2 1/2 Gulden

The last of the big silver circulating coins from the Netherlands

 

 

 

 

1978 Antilles

Mintage of 14,675

Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina 30 April 1909 – 20 March 2004

Was Queen of the Netherlands from 1948 - 1980

The only child of Wilhelmina. * Wilhelmina suffered many miscarriages and one stillbirth before finally having Juliana.*

She lived almost 95 years, her 32 year reign saw many ups,downs and scandals. She's noted for her courtesy and kindness.

 

 

 

*All imagines by member Stldanceartist*

[jgenn]

Chromerunner, thanks for posting a great personal story and a fine collection of coins with informative notes. I too am passionate about the coins of the Netherlands -- I just find the designs of their pre-Napoleonic era issues much more interesting.

~jack

[JCM-Houston]

That's a very nice group.

[Chromerunner]

Thank you, it's been a fun "set" of sorts to work on.

[nemo656]

Beautiful coins! Thanks for sharing the story and it is me who drooled at those photos. Very nice!

 

-Jim

[HiHoAudio]

Very nice group of coins, I especially like the 1898 Queen Wilhelmina medal.

 

Here is a Dutch coin from my collection issued to help people during WW1. Steun Penning roughly translates to "support penny".

 

 

 

[baturdem-migration]

Very good photos!!!

[Chromerunner]

My hunt for William lll is over.

 

Willem Alexander Paul Frederik Lodewijk

Born 19 February 1817

Died 23 November 1890

 

His Majesty The King of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Limburg

1849–1890

 

* Married his first cousin

* The New York Times called him "the greatest debauchee of the age"

* He prohibited intellectual exercise at home

* Know to be impulsive/unpredictable. A man of immense stature and with a boisterous voice. He could be gentle and kind, then suddenly he could become intimidating and even violent.

* He had several dozen illegitimate children from various mistresses.

* His second wife was 41 years the king's junior

 

1866 2 1/2 Gulden (ICG VF35 KM#82)