Netherlands: Coronation of Queen Wilhelmina
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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C. J. Begeer |
Date:
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1898 |
Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0741e;
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Variations:
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Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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61.9 mm | Silver | 83.0 gm | $175 |
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Edge:
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Plain. Stamped: “Jh. B.C. 1000/000” (?)
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Obverse:
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Diademed bust of the young Queen Wilhelmina wearing ermine stole, front with head turned left. Legend: “WILHELMINA KONINGIN.D.N”.
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Reverse:
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On the right, seated figure of naked winged Peace with olive branch held in her extended right hand and left hand supporting a shield with the Netherland Royal arms. Olive branch on ground at left. Royal palace at Amsterdam behind. Legend: “TER.HERINNERING.AAN.DE.KRONING.V.H.M”. In the exergue: "MDCCCXCVIII".
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Notes:
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Queen Wilhelmina was crowned on 6 December 1898 six days after her 18th birthday.
Sold for £110 at Baldwin’s auction 83 on 24 September 2013, lot 5355.
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