1943 Netherlands 5 cent coin
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1943
Materials
Zinc alloy
Collection
Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 997168.2.41
Summary
1943 Netherlands square zinc 5 cent coin
Full description
1943 Netherlands square zinc 5 cent coin. The obverse has two Saksan horseheads under a shining sun, in a central square. Underneath there is ‘NEDERLAND’ on a scroll background. The reverse has a large ‘5c’ on a round background with ’19 above, ’43’ below, a wave pattern to the left and a grain sheaf to the right.
Provenance
Purchased with the family collection of Abbey contents in situ from Mrs Petronella Burnett-Brown December 2009