Netherlands 1869 Coat of Arms

Netherlands · 1869 · 5 cent

This stamp features the Dutch national coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant holding a sword and a bundle of arrows, set within an ornate circular frame. The denomination '5 CENT' is displayed at the bottom, with 'NEDERLAND' inscribed in the upper arch. The design is characteristic of early European postage, emphasizing national symbols.

Issued under the reign of King William III, this was part of the second definitive series of the Netherlands. It replaced the earlier portrait issues and established the coat of arms as a recurring motif in Dutch philately.