© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Agnel "Gouden lam" - William V of Bavaria ND
1357 year| Gold | 4.572 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William V of Bavaria (1354-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1357 |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.572 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with rose at center and eagles in angles, within quadrilobe with points, trefoils in exterior angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Comment
Emission of 1357.WIlliam, along with Louis de Male of Flanders, and Joan & Wenceslas of Brabant made coins that imitated the 1355 Mouton d'Or of John the Good of France (see link)
Interesting fact
The "Gouden lam" coin featuring William V of Bavaria, issued in 1357, is an extremely rare and valuable collector's item. It's believed that only a handful of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians.
