kjohn Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 It is bronze, one one side it has a bust and the wording WILH. NASS. BELG. REX. LUXEMB. M. DUX on the reverse it has an inscription, PATR. SAL. REG. ET. ORD. SOLEN. SACRAM. ASSERTA MDCCCXV. It has a hole in the top of it and appears that it was possibly worn as a necklace? So, from what I gather it is commemorating the King of Netherlands. How can I tell if mine is authentic? Looking at it with a 10x magnifier, it appears to be quite old, yet it is in good condition, the edge of the coin is smooth, lots of little pits, but doesn't have the ridges like a US Quarter does. If it is authentic, any idea of the value? I can post a picture of the front and back if that will help someone with authenticity, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosco Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hello Kirsten, Please post a picture of the front and back so I can perhaps help you to identify this coin/medal. With friendly regards, Mosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohn Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Mosco, Thank you for your reply and taking your time to look at my coin! I took 2 pictures that I am attaching, front and back. Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohn Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Oops! Here is the front of the coin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 http://www.coinpeople.com/index.php?/topic/23258-william-i-the-ist-king-of-the-netherlands-1815/page__p__424787__hl__wilhelm__fromsearch__1&do=findComment&comment=424787 Nice historical medal, being holed & bronze I would not expect more than $10-$20 on Ebay, alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohn Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thank you for your reply and link to photos! Amazing really, this little medal has taken a 200 year old journey! And most likely spent a good 100 years of it in the back of some old lady's jewelry box! Well I have gotten rather fond of it, so I think I will probably enjoy keeping it more than I would spending the 10.00 I would make selling it on Ebay! semper ad meliora!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosco Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 This medal is a so called "sprinkle medal" in occasion to the inauguration of King Willem 1 of Holland in 1815. They were made in 4 materials: gold-silver-bronze and zinc. Because of the hole the value is not much but it is a very nice medal to keep in your collection. When you sell it on ebay or this forum I think it can bring abour 5-10 dollar. Mosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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