Nederlandse 2½ cent, 1886 1886

This 1886 Dutch 2½ cent coin, designed by King Willem III, features a crowned lion holding a sword on the obverse. The design represents the national symbol of the Netherlands, a lion, often depicted in heraldry and art. The coin, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an excellent example of 19th century Dutch coinage. The coin's small size (2.35 cm diameter) and weight (4.00 gr) reflect its value as a small denomination currency.