Netherlands 5 Cents 1826B & 1827B – William I | Silver | KM#52 | 2 Coins | AU | Rare
Netherlands 5 Cents Silver 1826B and 1827B – KM#52, a desirable two-coin set from the reign of King William I (1815–1840). These early 19th-century Dutch silver 5 Cents coins were struck in 0.569 silver, with a standard weight of approximately 0.846 g and diameter of 15 mm. The obverse features the crowned W monogram dividing the date, while the reverse displays the crowned Dutch coat of arms dividing the denomination “5 C.” The B mint mark denotes the Brussels Mint.
The 1826B had a recorded mintage of approximately 1,021,362 pieces, while the 1827B had a considerably lower mintage of 283,553 pieces, making the latter particularly interesting to collectors. The 1827B also has reported 1827/18 overdate varieties.
Both coins are offered as a two-coin group in Almost Uncirculated condition, making this an attractive addition for collectors of early Dutch, European and William I coinage.
Specifications
| Particular | 1826B | 1827B |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| Ruler | William I | William I |
| Denomination | 5 Cents | 5 Cents |
| Year | 1826 | 1827 |
| Mint | Brussels (B) | Brussels (B) |
| Metal | Silver | Silver |
| Fineness | .569 | .569 |
| Standard weight | 0.846 g | 0.846 g |
| Actual weight | 0.84 g | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Reference | KM#52 | KM#52 |
| Condition | Almost Uncirculated | Almost Uncirculated |
| Mintage | 1,021,362 | 283,553 |
The lower mintage of the 1827B makes it the more desirable of the two dates