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2 Groats "Kromstaart" - William II of Sombreffe ND
| Billon | 3.14 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 Groat |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#396932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long footed cross with letters between its arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
B A D R
✠ mOnETA ⵓ nOVA ⵓ DE REKEN
Lettering (regular font):
B A D R
✠ MONETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ DE REKEN
Unabridged legend: Baronatus De Reckheim
Translation:
Barony of Reckheim.
New money of Reckheim.
Comment
Revue Belge Numismatique (1852) IV.3
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique "kromstaart" (curly tail) design on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of the coins minted during William II's reign.
