1890 Netherlands 10 Cents, King Willem III (NGC MS61) The year 1890 marked a major turning point in the history of the Netherlands. King Willem III passed away this year without leaving a surviving male heir, leading to the ascension of his 10-year-old daughter, Wilhelmina, to the Dutch throne. Consequently, this 1890 10-cent coin represents the final year of issue featuring the portrait of King Willem III (the "final-year coin"). Hightlights: 1. In numismatics, final-year issues always command a premium. This coin represents the final monetary footprint of King Willem III's 41-year reign. Because the throne transitioned to Queen Wilhelmina immediately after, this coin acts as a historical boundary marker. 2. As a small-denomination silver coin dating back over 130 years, the vast majority were heavily worn down through prolonged circulation, melted, or lost. Survival rates in Uncirculated (MS 61) condition are relatively limited. 3. While an MS61 grade means the coin possesses production-related contact marks, it also guarantees that the coin never entered public circulation. This leaves the original mint luster fully intact.