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1869 2 1/2 G Willem III Koning

Postby Cptindy » Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:36 pm

Recently Picked up this Dutch coin 1869 2 1/2 G Willem III Koning. It is in VG condition.

Does anyone know the silver content and possibly a little history?

I paid $19.50 ???????

It looks just like the one on this website.

http://www.rondomons.nl/vergroot.php?co ... height=600

I am very curious.

Thanks in Advance
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Re: 1869 2 1/2 G Willem III Koning

Postby Thogey » Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:45 pm

mintage 5,046,192

.7595 ASW, purity .9450
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Re: 1869 2 1/2 G Willem III Koning

Postby Cptindy » Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:37 pm

Thanks !

I am starting to like these old foreign coins! This hobby has really gotten in my blood!
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Re: 1869 2 1/2 G Willem III Koning

Postby AGgressive Metal » Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:57 pm

Since its about the same silver as a US Dollar, I'd say you got a good price at $19.50. Cool coin!

Wiki has a good article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_rijksdaalder
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