Katalog
| Emitent | Suriname |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1962-1986 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 10 Cents (10 Cent) (0.10 SRG) |
| Waluta | Guilder (1826-2003) |
| Skład | Copper-nickel |
| Waga | 2 g |
| Średnica | 16 mm |
| Grubość | 1.47 mm |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Rytownik(zy) | Joop Hekman |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | KM#13, Schön#3, Scholt I#1300-1304, CNO#77.5-6 |
| Opis awersu | Coat of arms of Suriname supported by two natives. Legend below. The whole surrounded by a wreath. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
JUSTITIA PIETAS FIDES SURINAME (Translation: Justice Piety Faith) |
| Opis rewersu | Denomination flanked by mint and privy mark, year above. The whole surrounded by circle and design. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | 1978 10 CENT |
| Krawędź | Reeded |
| Mennica |
Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date) |
| Nakład |
1962 - Schulman 1300 - 3 000 000 1962 S - Proofset only - 650 1966 - Proofset only - 1966 - Schulman 1301 - 2 500 000 1971 - Schulman 1302 - 500 000 1972 - Schulman 1303 - 1 500 000 1974 - Proof - 10 1974 - Schulman 1304 - 1 500 000 1976 - (fr) marque coq - 5 000 000 1976 - Proofset only - 10 1978 - (fr) marque coq - 2 000 000 1979 - (fr) marque coq - 2 000 000 1982 - (fr) marque enclume - 1 000 000 1985 - (fr) marque enclume - 1 000 000 1986 - (fr) marque enclume - 1 500 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 2600758800 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: This 10 Cents coin from Suriname, minted 1962-1986, spans a pivotal era. Initially issued as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, its mintage continued through Suriname's full independence in 1975. The coin circulated under both the Dutch monarchy (Queen Juliana, then Beatrix) and the nascent Republic, reflecting profound political and societal transformations.
Artistry: The copper-nickel 10 Cents exhibits a functional yet symbolic aesthetic, typical of post-colonial coinage. While the engraver is uncredited, the style aligns with modern European minting, emphasizing clarity and national identity. The obverse features Suriname's national coat of arms: two indigenous men supporting a shield with a sailing ship and star. The reverse displays "10 CENTS" surrounded by decorative elements, clearly stating its value.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a 16 mm, 2-gram copper-nickel planchet, this coin generally exhibits a robust strike. For grading, examine design high points. On the obverse, these include the shield's details (star, ship's rigging) and the indigenous supporters' facial features and headdresses. On the reverse, sharp edges of "10" and "CENTS" indicate strike quality and wear. Weakness in these areas, particularly the coat of arms' finer details, suggests a less optimal strike or significant circulation.