Netherlands

Lot of 2 bronze cents from 1931, struck under Queen Wilhelmina. Variants with respect to the processing of coin planchets. The roundels for this type of coin (including the 1/2 cent and the 2 1/2 cent) were deliberately darkened (blackened) by the Royal Dutch Mint between 1913 and 1930 to prevent confusion with gold coins. (see page 48 of the almanac). At PCGS this term "darkened" is indicated as blackened. What is peculiar here is that these small coins should not actually have been blackened, but this roundel was most likely accidentally placed in the new batch of roundels intended for 1931. We know from 1931 only a few specimens that were struck on a "wrong" blackened coin planchet. Obverse: Crowned lion with sword and bundle of arrows - KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS [seahorse] 1931 [Mercury staff] Reverse: 1 / cent within two interlinked orange branches Material: Bronze Weight: 2.41 grams and 2.45 grams Reference: Schulman 993 Quality: Various qualities This lot is offered in our special SSA Numistrust selection auction, this special 6th auction runs until the last Tuesday of the month. This special Single Seller Auction contains exclusively collectibles from the Wilhelmina era. Also view our other offered lots on Catawiki: https://www.catawiki.com/en/u/29383408-numistrust-de-numismaat The quality designation is the professional assessment of Numistrust / the Numismaat, but please examine the images carefully for your own impression. Shipping policy Our shipping costs are based on UPS shipping, including insurance up to a maximum of €1,000.00. No exceptions are made to our shipping rates. The standard rate applies to shipments from 1 gram to 4 kg. If a combined shipment exceeds the maximum weight of 4 kg or the total value exceeds the insured amount of €1,000.00, the additional costs will be charged. For deliveries to islands and remote areas, any carrier surcharges may be charged at cost. Keywords /

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