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Token - Opening of the Noordzeekanaal , Amsterdam Canal Society IJmuiden - Amsterdam, Netherlands
1876 year| Copper | 8.37 g | 26 mm |
| Location | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Amsterdam Canal Society (Amsterdamsche Kanaal Maatschappij) |
| King | William III (1849-1890) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals |
| Year | 1876 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.37 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#130518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
5-line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPENING // VAN HET // NOORDZEE KANAAL // 1 NOVEMBER // 1876
Translation: OPENING // OF THE // NORTH SEA CANAL // 1 NOVEMBER // 1876
Engraver: E. Geerts
Edge
Plain
Comment
Zw# 395https://www.urhahn.com/en/north-sea-canal-area-vision-2014/
The North Sea Canal (Dutch: Noordzeekanaal) is a Dutch ship canal from Amsterdam to the North Sea at IJmuiden, constructed between 1865 and 1876 to enable seafaring vessels to reach the port of Amsterdam. 9 side canals branch from the central canal. Satalite view of the Canal.
Planning map.
Colorized map.
Arial view of a portion of the Canal.
