Historical Insight:
Coins of King William III’s reign (1849–1890) feature the monarch’s portrait on the obverse and simple, functional reverse designs with denomination and year. They offer collectors a glimpse into the Netherlands’ economic and social life in the late 19th century.

Collecting Note:
Though modest in denomination, the 2½ Cents coin is valued by collectors for its historical context, royal portraiture, and as part of the broader 19th-century Dutch coinage series.