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⅓ Gold Écu "Klinckaert" - William VI ND
1411 year| Gold | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William VI of Bavaria (1404-1417) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1411 |
| Value | ½ Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#336610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered triple cross within quadrilobe having a trefoil in each exterior angle, all within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⵓ VINC'T ⵓ XPC ⵓ REGN'T ⵓ XPC ⵓ IMPR'T
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Comment
William reigned in Bavaria as William I, and in Holland as William VI (the sixth Count of Holland named William). His coins are often attributed as "William VI of Bavaria" which, strictly speaking is not correct.Interesting fact
The ⅓ Gold Écu "Klinckaert" - William VI ND (1411) from County of Holland (Dutch States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe, as the Dutch States were in the process of gaining independence from the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring an image of William VI, Count of Holland, and the coat of arms of the Dutch States, reflects the political and cultural influences of the time. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's minting was a symbol of the wealth and prosperity of the region.
