© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Groats "Tuin" - John III of Bavaria ND
1422 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John III of Bavaria (1420-1425) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1422 |
| Value | 2 Groats (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#389149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long footed cross, arms of Bavaria in quadrants 1 and 4, helmets decorated with horns (quadrant 2) and feather (quadrant 3).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ PAX ⵓ DNI ⵓ SIT ⵓ NOBISCVM ⵓ Z ⵓ MANEAT ⵓ SEM
Comment
Grolle 20A.5.5
Interesting fact
The 2 Groats "Tuin" coin from the County of Holland (Dutch States) minted during the reign of John III of Bavaria in 1422 is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The coin's weight of 3.4 grams is also noteworthy, as it suggests that it was a substantial piece of currency for its time. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin indicates that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
