Netherlands – Wilhelmina – 10 Cents 1892 Obverse: Young bust of Wilhelmina – Queen of the Netherlands facing left, with long hair and necklace. Legend: “WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN.” Engraver’s mark below the bust. Reverse: Value “10 CENTS” and date “1892” within an oak wreath tied with a bow. Mintmark and privy mark below: caduceus and halberd. Historical Context: This silver 10 cents belongs to the early coinage of Queen Wilhelmina. In 1892 she was still a minor and the Netherlands was governed under the regency of Queen Emma. The youthful portrait type with loose hair is characteristic for Wilhelmina’s earliest silver coinage. References: Schulman 876 Metal: Silver Fineness: .640 Official weight: 1.40 g Diameter: approx. 15.2 mm Date: 1892 Mint: Utrecht Ruler: Wilhelmina – Queen of the Netherlands Denomination: 10 cents