Why is King Willem III referred to as the 'uneducated farmer'?
Netherlands 10 Guilder King Willem III
Gold Historic Fractional Coins
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England’s Victoria reportedly referred to King Willem III as the 'uneducated farmer,' which reflects historical opinions and adds an interesting anecdote to the Dutch 10 Guilder coins' narrative, enhancing their collectible appeal.
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Netherlands 10 Guilder King Willem III
The Case: The Scarcer, Older Dutch Guilder — in a Surprising State of Preservation The King Willem III variety is the older and considerably scarcer member of the Dutch 10 Guilder family. Struck from 1875 to 1889, its total mintage of approximately 7.8 million pieces is roughly a third of the 21.2 m...
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