Netherlands: Coronation of Queen Wilhelmina
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Form:
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Circular
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By:
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Date:
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1898 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1099;
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Variations:
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, diademed bust of the young Queen Wilhelmina, head turned left. Legend: “WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN”.
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Reverse:
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Within a beaded border round the rim, the Queen enthroned, facing right, writing on a tablet. To the right, a shield with the Dutch Lion of Nassau. Standing behind, a robed and helmeted Hollandia carrying the Dutch crown on a cushion. Legend: "INGEHULDIGD 6 SEPTEMBER 1898".
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Notes:
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Queen Wilhelmina was crowned on 6 December 1898 six days after her 18th birthday.
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