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2 Groats - William V of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 3.15 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William V of Bavaria (1354-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1367-1368 |
| Value | 2 Groats (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.15 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#179875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short flowered cross with double lettering.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ BENEDICTVS ⋮ QVI ⋮ VENIT ⋮ IN ⋮ NOMINE ⋮ DOMINI
✠ MONETA DE H'LANDIA
Lettering (regular font):
✠ BENEDICTVS ⋮ QVI ⋮ VENIT ⋮ IN ⋮ NOMINE ⋮ DOMINI
✠ MONETA DE H'LANDIA
Translation:
Blessed who comes in the name of the Lord
Coinage of Holland
Interesting fact
The 2 Groats coin from William V of Bavaria's reign (1367-1368) was minted during a time of great economic change in Europe. The coinage of the time was transitioning from a bartering system to a more standardized system of currency, and coins like this one played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce across the continent.
