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Double Groot "Tuin" - William VI with counter mark ND
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William VI of Bavaria (1404-1417) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1404-1417 |
| Value | 2 Groats (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#320455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long footed cross on quatrefoil with leaves in the lobes. With counter mark D33: wheel with 6 spokes (from the coat of arms of Osnabrück) to signify its validity.
Script: Latin
Comment
VG. noot 16; Ch. 137; Grolle 19.1.4.William reigned in Bavaria as William I, and in Holland as William VI (the sixth Count of Holland named William). His coins are often attributed as "William VI of Bavaria" which, strictly speaking is not correct.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is a small image of a tree, which was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the County of Holland, which was a region in the Dutch States. This countermark is a distinctive feature of this coin and sets it apart from other coins issued during the same time period.
