Netherlands: Coronation of Queen Wilhelmina
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Form:
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Circular with attached loop
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By:
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Begeer, Utrecht, Netherlands |
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Date:
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1898 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0741b;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 29.1 mm | Bronze | 11.2 gm | $12 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Bareheaded bust of the young Queen Wilhelmina wearing a pearl necklace, left. Legend: “WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NED.”
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Reverse:
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Coat of arms of the Netherlands with lion supporters, crown above and motto: “JE MAINTIENDRAI”. On a ribbon at the top: “INGEHUL DIGD 6 SEPT 1898”. Signed: “BEGEER” lower right.
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Notes:
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Queen Wilhelmina was crowned on 6 December 1898 six days after her 18th birthday.
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