Groat - Albert of Bavaria (Shield) ND (1391) front Groat - Albert of Bavaria (Shield) ND (1391) back
Groat - Albert of Bavaria (Shield) ND (1391) photo
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Groat - Albert of Bavaria Shield ND

1391 year
Billon (.400 silver) 2.3 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
County of Holland (Dutch States)
Count
Albert of Bavaria (1388-1404)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1391
Value
1 Groat (Groot)
Currency
Groot (-1506)
Composition
Billon (.400 silver)
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#178566
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross pattée dividing the inner legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
✠ ENDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ IHV ⋮ XPC
MONETA HOLAND

Unabridged legend:
Benedictum Sit Nomen Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi
Moneta Hollandiae

Translation:
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Coinage of Holland

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat - Albert of Bavaria (Shield) ND (1391) from County of Holland (Dutch States) made of Billon (.400 silver) weighing 2.3 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Albert II of Bavaria, who was a powerful king and Holy Roman Emperor. The coin's design features a shield with the Bavarian coat of arms, which symbolizes the king's power and influence. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, suggests that it was intended for widespread use in trade and commerce. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political landscape of medieval Europe.