© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Groat - William II of Sombreffe ND
| Billon | 0.6 g |
| Issuer | Lordship of Reckem (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William II of Sombreffe (Wilhelm II von Sombreffe) (1400-1475) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1475 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (¼) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#397214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird with wings spread walking to the left on a large footed cross that divides legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA nOV REK
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOV REK
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Rekheim
Translation: New Money of Reckheim.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Groat coin from the Lordship of Reckem is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the House of Sombreffe, which was the noble family that ruled the region at the time. This shield is placed above the coat of arms of the County of Flanders, which was the larger political entity that the Lordship of Reckem was part of. This design element highlights the complex political structure of the region during that time period.
