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© Heritage Auctions Europe
Gold Écu "Klinckaert" - William VI ND
| Gold | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William VI of Bavaria (1404-1417) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1404-1417 |
| Value | Gold Ecu |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#179922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Flowered cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Comment
ND emission 1411 (1404-1417) (Delm. 731 / Grolle 19.3.2)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 the Gold Écu "Klinckaert" coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the County of Holland. William VI, who ruled from 1404-1417, was facing political opposition and military threats from neighboring countries, which led to the coin being minted with a unique design and limited quantity. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
