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© Heritage Auctions Europe
½ Groat ½ Lion - William VI ND
1411 year| Silver | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William VI of Bavaria (1404-1417) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1411 |
| Value | ½ Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#358238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend. Bavarian arms lions alternate in the angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MON' ⋮ NOVA ⋮ HOLD' ⋮ 3ELA'
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Hollandiae Zelandiae
Translation: New coinage of Holland and Zeeland
Interesting fact
The ½ Groat (½ Lion) coin was minted during the reign of William VI, who was the Count of Holland, Zeeland, and Hainaut, and was also the Duke of Bavaria and Saxony. The coin features a lion on one side and a shield with the coat of arms of Holland on the other. The lion symbolized the power and strength of the County of Holland, while the shield represented the unity and loyalty of its people. The fact that it was made of silver indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
