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Gold Crown - William III of Bavaria ND
| Gold | 3.56 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Hainaut (French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William III "the foolish" of Bavaria (1356-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1356-1389 |
| Value | 1 Couronne d''or (42) |
| Currency | Gros (1071-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate floral cross within quadrilobe, 4 crowns in outer angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⁑ VInCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGnAT ⁑ XPC⁑ INPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands
Interesting fact
The Gold Crown coin of William III of Bavaria, issued in the 14th century, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the County of Hainaut, which is now a part of modern-day Belgium and France. This highlights the coin's significance in the economic and trade relations between different regions during that time period.
