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Kingdom of Holland Coin
Netherlands
1806–1810
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$22.73
Based on Silver spot price ($79.17/oz) · 89.3% purity · 10g
Updated 6:41 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1806–1810 |
| Composition | 89.3% silver |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of King Louis Napoleon.
Reverse
Depicts the denomination, date, and the coat of arms.
History & Notable Facts
The Kingdom of Holland's coins were among the first in the Netherlands to adopt the French decimal system, a direct import from Napoleon's reforms.
This meant that a Dutch gulden suddenly divided into 100 cents, aligning with Paris rather than local traditions. Struck in Utrecht and other mints, these pieces featured King Louis Bonaparte's portrait on one side and Dutch heraldry on the other, a awkward blend of occupation and identity. Mintage figures are spotty; records from that era often vanished in later conflicts.
You might spot a silver rijksdaalder from 1807, recycled from older silver stocks to stretch resources. The French influence extended to the metal composition, with some alloys mimicking those of the French empire. As for myths about hidden treasures, I've heard enough—most ended up in circulation, not buried hoards. Napoleon probably thought it was clever; the Dutch, less so.
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