Denier "Kopje" - Floris IV or WIlliam II ND (1222-1256) front Denier "Kopje" - Floris IV or WIlliam II ND (1222-1256) back
Denier "Kopje" - Floris IV or WIlliam II ND (1222-1256) photo
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Denier "Kopje" - Floris IV or WIlliam II ND

 
Silver 0.55 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Holland (Dutch States)
Count
Floris IV (1222-1234) William II (1234-1256)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1222-1256
Value
1 Denier (Penning) (⅛)
Currency
Groot (-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.55 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#212709
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Voided cross with balls at tips.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ HOLLANT

Translation: Holland

Comment

Grolle 9.1 or 10.1.1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier "Kopje" - Floris IV or WIlliam II ND (1222-1256) from County of Holland (Dutch States) made of Silver weighing 0.55 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Dutch States during the 13th century. It was a small silver coin that was widely used for everyday transactions, and its design featured an image of a knight on horseback, which symbolized the power and authority of the Dutch States. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in the economy of the region and was an important part of the monetary system of the time.