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Groat - Albert of Bavaria Helmet, shield ND
| Silver | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Albert of Bavaria (1388-1404) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1401-1403 |
| Value | 1 Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#179878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross dividing legend, with two helmets and two coats of arms alternating in the quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ NOVA MONETA HOLLAN ⋮ Z ⋮ 3ELAN ⋮
Unabridged legend: Nova Moneta Hollandiae et Zelandiae
Translation: New coinage of Holland and Zeeland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil in the region. Albert of Bavaria was a controversial figure who was appointed as the Count of Holland by the Holy Roman Emperor, but his rule was contested by the local nobility and cities. This coin was likely minted as a way to assert Albert's authority and legitimacy, and its production may have been overseen by the Count himself. Despite the political tensions, the coin still features the traditional imagery of a groat, with a helmet and shield on the obverse and a cross on the reverse, indicating its value and purity.
