1818-U Netherlands 1 Cent PCGS Proof 63 BN KM-47

CVC & Collectables presents this 1818-U Netherlands 1 Cent, cataloged as KM-47 (LSch.326, Sch.323), is an exceptionally rare trial strike, one of only a few known surviving pieces. Struck as an experimental proof, this coin played a key role in the development of Dutch minting technology. Graded Proof 63 BN (Brown) by PCGS, it retains sharp details and excellent preservation for its rarity.

Coin Highlights:

• Issuer: Kingdom of the Netherlands
• Date: 1818
• Denomination: 1 Cent
• Material: Copper
• Weight: 3.846 g (target weight)
• Diameter: 20 mm
• Edge: Smooth
• Mint: Utrecht
• Mintmark: Caduceus (Mercury’s staff)
• Mintmaster’s Mark: Torch
• Mintage: Only a few trial pieces exist
• Rarity: R3 (Extremely Rare)
• Grade: PCGS Proof 63 BN (Brown) — Exceptional preservation for this early trial piece.

Obverse:

• Design: A crowned “W” (for King William I of the Netherlands) centered between the date “1818”.
• Symbolism: Represents royal authority and the establishment of the modern Dutch kingdomafter the Napoleonic Wars.

Reverse:

• Design: The crowned Dutch coat of arms, featuring a lion holding a sword and arrows, placed between the denomination 1 – C (1 Cent).
• Symbolism: The lion represents strength, while the arrows symbolize unity among the provinces of the Netherlands.

Collectibility:

This 1818-U Netherlands 1 Cent (PCGS PR63 BN) is an extraordinary numismatic rarity sought after by collectors. With its limited population(only a few pieces), this coin stands as an important artifact of Dutch monetary development and a historic precursor to modern minting advancements. A true museum-quality piece, offering collectors an unparalleled opportunity to own one of the rarest trial strikes in Dutch numismatics!