Netherlands
Willem I gold 5 Cents 1818 MS62 NGC, Utrecht mint, KM-Pn25, Sch-314a. An upstanding example of this rare off-metal striking of the inaugural issue of the 5 Cents of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A smattering of light handling is noted throughout the fields along with a couple of small areas of surface patination. The underlying mint brilliance is hardly diminished, however, accentuating sharp details on the simple, but elegant, design.
Ex. Farouk Collection, Sotheby's (February/March 1954, part of Lot 932)
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-6000 USD