How Much Is A Gouden Tientje (10 Guilder Gold) Worth?
Values for the gouden tientje run from about gold value + 3–8% (Common dates (1911–1933), VF+) to €1,000+ (Rare dates (1879/77, 1898 overdates...)). Here is what separates the bottom of that range from the top — and how to find out where your coin lands.
History of the Gouden Tientje (10 Guilder Gold)
The gouden tientje — the golden tenner — was the everyday gold coin of the Netherlands from 1875 until the Depression took the country off gold in 1933. Willem III issues ran to 1889; Wilhelmina’s coinage then tracked her lifetime, from the young "hangend haar" portrait of the 1890s to the mature profiles of the 1920s and 30s.
Vast quantities of 1911–1933 tientjes survive in bank hoards, so common dates trade as bullion with a modest premium — the standard way Dutch families hold physical gold. Scarcer dates, especially the 1892–1898 young-head Wilhelmina issues, carry real numismatic premiums.
The gouden tientje was struck from 1875 to 1933 in 90% gold. Each coin weighs 6.729 grams (0.1947 oz gold). Production took place at Utrecht.
How much is a gouden tientje worth?
Like every collectible coin, the value of a gouden tientje comes down to grade, rarity and demand. The ranges below are approximate retail prices collectors pay for problem-free examples — coins that have been cleaned, scratched or holed usually trade well below these figures.
Printed price guides age quickly. The most honest benchmark is what comparable coins actually sold for. AI Coin Collector gives you a starting point: the Numista catalogue price per grade, from VG to UNC, whenever it identifies a coin.
- Common dates (1911–1933), VF+: gold value + 3–8%
- Willem III dates, VF: gold value + 10–25%
- Wilhelmina young head (1892–98): €500–€1,500+
- Rare dates (1879/77, 1898 overdates...): €1,000+
How to identify a genuine Gouden Tientje (10 Guilder Gold)
Before you get excited about a potential find, confirm that the coin in your hand matches the genuine article. Work through this checklist:
When a coin fails any of these checks, treat it with suspicion. Modern counterfeits can be convincing at arm's length, but weight, dimensions and die details rarely lie.
- Standard: 6.729 grams of .900 gold, 22.5 mm — verify with scale and calipers.
- The 1898 exists with two different privy marks; the rarer combination brings a premium.
- Counterfeits from the 1960s–70s gold trade exist; genuine coins show sharp edge reeding and correct die axis.
- Five-guilder gold coins (1912) are a separate, smaller type also worth checking.
Check your gouden tientje with AI Coin Collector
The fastest way to find out what you have is to photograph the coin with AI Coin Collector. Our own AI vision model suggests what it is (you check and adjust the suggestion), the app estimates a grade on the Sheldon 1–70 scale, and shows the Numista catalogue price per grade.
From there you can add the coin to a collection, see the collection’s total value and export it to CSV. The app is free to start and comes to Android first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a gouden tientje worth?
Broadly, examples at the bottom of the market (Common dates (1911–1933), VF+) trade around gold value + 3–8%, while the strongest pieces (Rare dates (1879/77, 1898 overdates...)) bring €1,000+. Grade, rarity and eye appeal decide where a specific coin lands, and problem-free coins always bring the best prices.
How can I tell if my gouden tientje is genuine?
Start with the physical basics: standard: 6.729 grams of .900 gold, 22.5 mm — verify with scale and calipers. Counterfeits usually fail on weight, dimensions or fine die details, so compare your coin against verified reference photos before paying a premium.
Can an app identify and value my gouden tientje?
Yes. AI Coin Collector suggests an identification from a single photo using our own AI vision model — you check and adjust it — estimates a Sheldon grade from 1 to 70, and shows the Numista catalogue price per grade.