This late-19th-century Dutch 10-guilder gold coin, minted between 1892 and 1897 during the early reign of Queen Wilhelmina, is one of the most elegant examples of Dutch coinage of the period. It represents a time when the young queen was just beginning her historical role, while the state emphasized stability, tradition, and monarchical continuity.
Obverse: the obverse depicts Queen Wilhelmina with long, freely flowing hair and a pearl necklace, surrounded by the inscriptions GOD ZIJ MET ONS (“God be with us”) and KONINGIN WILHELMINA. The refined portrait was created by engraver Willem Jacobus Schammer.
Reverse: the reverse features the crowned Dutch coat of arms dividing the denomination “10 G,” with the year of mintage shown below. The composition highlights the nation’s strength and royal symbolism, both significant during the establishment of the young monarch’s rule.
The coin was struck at the Royal Dutch Mint using high-quality gold and precise milled edge technology. Collectors value this 10-guilder coin for its historical context, early portrait of Wilhelmina, and excellent craftsmanship—making it a classic piece of Dutch numismatics with both aesthetic and investment appeal.
