Netherlands

Obverse: Crowned lion with sword and bundle of arrows and a 'Klop' W- KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS [seahorse] 1925 [mercury staff] Reverse: 1 / cent within two joined orange twigs Material: Bronze Weight: 2.46 grams Reference: Schulman 986 Quality: Coin VF, with a punch mark, About Uncirculated Extra Info: During the German occupation (1940-1945), coins of the Kingdom of the Netherlands were used by the population as a subtle, but powerful, symbol of protest. A 'klop' is a manual punch made after production on a coin. During the war, the Dutch clandestinely struck a large letter 'W' (for Wilhelmina) into the circulating copper and bronze cents of the time. This was done to openly, yet discreetly, show support for the Queen who fled to England. 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 Queen Wilhelmina's reign. Also view our other lots offered on Catawiki: https://www.catawiki.com/en/u/29383408-numistrust-de-numismaat The quality label is the professional assessment of Numistrust / de Numismaat, but please inspect the images closely for your own impression. Shipping Policy Our shipping costs are based on UPS delivery, including insurance up to a maximum of €1,000. No exceptions are made to our shipping rates. The standard rate applies to shipments from 1 gram to 4 kg. If combined shipping exceeds the maximum weight of 4 kg or the total value exceeds the insured amount of €1,000, the extra costs will be charged. For deliveries to islands and remote areas, any carrier surcharges may be charged at cost. Keywords /

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