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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Date:
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1898 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 0741d;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 29.0 mm | Silvered Brass | 10.0 gm | $12 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, bareheaded bust of the young Queen Wilhelmina, front with head turned left. Legend: “WILHELMINA KONINGIN D NEDERLANDEN”.
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Reverse:
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Beaded border round the rim. Within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom, across: “DE / LIEFDE VAN / HAAR VOLK / ZIJ HAAR / KROON / 1898”.
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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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