10 Cents

Đơn vị phát hành Suriname
Năm 1962-1986
Loại Standard circulation coin
Mệnh giá 10 Cents (10 Cent) (0.10 SRG)
Tiền tệ Guilder (1826-2003)
Chất liệu Copper-nickel
Trọng lượng 2 g
Đường kính 16 mm
Độ dày 1.47 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Coin alignment ↑↓
Nghệ nhân khắc Joop Hekman
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo KM#13, Schön#3, Scholt I#1300-1304, CNO#77.5-6
Mô tả mặt trước Coat of arms of Suriname supported by two natives. Legend below. The whole surrounded by a wreath.
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước JUSTITIA PIETAS FIDES SURINAME
(Translation: Justice Piety Faith)
Mô tả mặt sau Denomination flanked by mint and privy mark, year above. The whole surrounded by circle and design.
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau 1978 10 CENT
Cạnh Reeded
Xưởng đúc Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Số lượng đúc 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
Thông tin bổ sung

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.

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