Coins
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1878
Materials
Copper
Measurements
0.1 mm (Height); 19 mm (Diameter); 2.67 g (weight)
Place of origin
Netherlands
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1155979
Summary
Coins. Two Netherlands William III one cent copper coins The obverse shows a crowned lion rampant facing left carrying a sword in its right paw, all within a beaded circle. There is an inscription outside the beading KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN, with the date 1878 on the bottom right hand side. The reverse shows an inscription across the centre, within a border of decorative foliage and embossed 1 CENT. The rim has milled edges.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.