Nederlandse ½ gulden, 1859 1859

This silver coin, minted in 1859, is a ½ gulden (half guilder) from the Netherlands. It features a profile portrait of King Willem III on one side and the coat of arms of the Netherlands on the other. The coin was designed by Willem III himself, who reigned as King of the Netherlands from 1849 to 1890. This coin, like others from the reign of Willem III, represents a period of significant economic and social growth for the Netherlands. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, and offers a glimpse into the country's numismatic history.