Expert: Brad Swain - 11/20/2009

Question
I have .25 cent wilhelmina koningin nederlanden coin. The date appears to be 1895. Fair condition. Any info on value or history would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Answer
Hi Marty, There were 1.2 million of these Dutch 25 cents coins minted that year in Utrecht featuring Queen Wilhelmina (1890-1948). It contains .0736 of an ounce of silver and collector value may be worth about $1.50 with heavy wear to around $100 with moderate wear to maybe $250 with light wear. If the mintmaster's mark, a halbard, below the date is slanted it may be worth about $10, $350, $800 in the same conditions as listed above.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad