Netherlands – Willem III – 1 Gulden 1865, Utrecht Mint Obverse: Bust of Willem III – King of the Netherlands facing right. Legend: “WILLEM III KONING DER NED. G.H.V.L.” Engraver’s initials “J.P.S.” below the bust. Reverse: Crowned Dutch coat of arms with lion holding sword and bundle of arrows. Denomination “1 G” at the sides, with date “1865” above. Legend: “MUNT VAN HET KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN.” Mintmark and privy mark: caduceus and sword. Historical Context: This silver gulden was issued under Willem III, who ruled the Netherlands from 1849 to 1890. The reverse bears the crowned Dutch arms and the traditional inscription identifying it as coinage of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The gulden was the principal silver denomination in daily circulation during this period. References: Schulman 617; LSch.498; KM 93. Metal: Silver Fineness: .945 Official weight: 10.00 g Net silver weight: approx. 9.45 g fine silver Diameter: approx. 28 mm Date: 1865 Mint: Utrecht Ruler: Willem III – King of the Netherlands Denomination: 1 gulden