i forget is it obverse and reverse? back and front..late almost 4 am and have to get up for the kiddies at 6 can you tell me about the worth of this coin....thanks alot guys they seem to be gold in content have yet to test them ..and in great shape ...godbless our troops hope that does not offend anyone...rogerwilco out:loud:
That's an interesting one. I thought it was a coin at first glance but it looks like it's a gold medal. If it is, it's worth it's gold bullion content and perhaps some prenium.
thanks look forward to the opinions on what i have here the coin is nice ..and very sharp one of my favorites just for the lion lol...finally got the pics up man well i have a 1899 black eagle note in vf condition no pin holes ,creases nothing but nice red and blue rag and crisp white detail with that green i want my room painted in ....now that was a green money...thanks again
"Obverse" = "Front" "Reverse" = "Back" You definitely do not have a coin. The obverse is similar (with a somewhat different hair style) to the obverse of various coins, ranging from a 5¢ Netherlands piece to a 2-1/2 Guilden Netherlands Antilles piece; but the reverse is unlike any coin listed in the Standard Catalog of World Coins, and its diameter doesn't match up with any gold or "aureate steel" issues that I can find. The obverse legend translates as "Julianna, Queen of the Netherlands"; but Babel Fish chokes on the reverse legend. So far as I know we have no Dutch speakers, but we do have some German speaking forum members who might be of some help .
well hope i can find out it is gold found that out today not sure what purity that will be next but really hate to have it acid tested by scrape any other way...continuity electricly?
specific gravity enlighten me ...how to do this..also i will be measuring it and putting it on a scale to help with the id i was told it was a gold coin if not pure then 90% this was years ago it has been in my safe till gold shot up and i got hurt and unable to work now so it is important that i do not get ripped off for my coins i have alot of books but need some up to date for my american silver peace and walkers etc...hate to liquidate but christmas coming and well 8 kids and a wife i can not bare the thought of not having a christmas for my little guys especially...just because i got hurt on the job ...been hell really if you a husband ,father you might imagine what it feels like ...well enough sorrry for venting medications kicking in ...was on till 4:30 didn't sleep till 6 am and woke up at 8am so my wife can take my daughter to the doc..so not in a nice way today hey that rhymed:secret:
hontonai hey man your on as much as i am what gives how is it you have time not that it is not appreciated it is ...just wondering if not prying .. if so excuse me in advance i understand..... :kewl:
being messed up is no fun. hpe you get better. i understand how you feel i was disabled at age 27 and have been fighting pain untill they implanted a moraphine pump in my side . there is help if you don't mind overdoses and withdrawls. they just filled my pump with the equilavent of 5000 perkicets. things do work out withkids and holidays just cherish the rime with wife and kids rick
The reverse says - Bulwark of Vruheid ( Vruheid is a city ). And yes it's a medal and I do believe it is made of gold. Not sure of the fineness though. And while don't speak Dutch pal, I do know enough to read most numismatic terms on Netherland's coinage
hey you guys don't have pm's huh ,.? yeah found them thank god for pm's THANKS GUYS FOR TRYING TO HELP SOLVE THIS LITTLE MYSTERY YOU GUYS REALLY HAVE TAKEN MY MIND OFF OTHER THINGS THESE DAYS WITH THE POST... GODBLESS OUR TROOPS
The inscription on the one side is obvious, Juliana Koningin der Nederlanden = Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands. Now "Holland Bolwerk der Vrijheid" means Holland, Bulwark of Freedom. And since the medal is dated 1959, this may refer to the 15th anniversary of the (WW2) liberation which in NL began in 1944. But the latter is just my guess. Christian
wow you almost have it figured out ,,i wonder if anyone here will figure it out ? there are some pretty smart cats on this forum
So this may help.. Description 2 gouden penningen, the Netherlands, Juliana queen of the Netherlands 1959 the Netherlands ball work of the freedom (2x), gew. 15.2 gr., quality UNC. Price € 150
Look again. The U is actually an IJ; the line is interrupted at the "nine o'clock" position. You would hardly ever see such a character combo in a computer font, for example, but with coins and medals the designers are more flexible ... Christian
It's actually tough to recognize, but I have seem that combo before, so ... Anyway, this is apparently a medal, but if rogerwilco's piece is about half an ounce of gold, it should be worth even more than €150 in terms of intrinsic value. Christian
