1998 AD., Netherlands, Beatrix, Medallic Coinage, 200th anniversary birth of Johan Rudolf Thorbecke commemorative, Utrecht mint, 10 Ecu, KM X 116.

Netherlands, Beatrix, Medallic Coinage, Ecu Series, 200th anniversary birth of Johan Rudolf Thorbecke commemorative, Utrecht mint, 1998 AD.,
10 Ecu (38 mm / 22,17 g), copper-nickel, coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), plain edge,
Obv.: JOHAN - RUDOLF / THORBECKE / 1798 - 1872 , his head facing left, Dutch buildings in background.
Rev.: KONINGRIJK DЄR NЄDЄRLANDЄN / 1998 / 10 ЄCU , Dutch lion left, holding sword and arrows, privy marks: winged caduceus above and small bow below year.
KM X 116 .

Johan Rudolph Thorbecke (January 14, 1798 – June 4, 1872) was a Dutch politician and statesman of Liberal signature who is considered as one of the most important Dutch politicians of the 19th century. In 1848 he virtually singlehandedly drafted the revision of the Constitution of the Netherlands, giving less power to the king, and more to the States-General of the Netherlands.