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Groot "Staende Manneken" - William II of Sombreffe ND
| Billon | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Reckem (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | William II of Sombreffe (Wilhelm II von Sombreffe) (1400-1475) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1475 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#396854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Simple footed cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
MOETA NOVA D' R' K'
BNDICT SIT NON DnI NRI IhV XPI
Lettering (regular font):
MOETA NOVA D' R' K'
BNDICT SIT NON DNI NRI IHV XPI
Unabridged legend:
Moneta Nova De Rekheim
Benedictum sit nomen Domini nostri Jesu Christi
Translation:
New Money of Reckheim
Blessed be the name of our Lord.
Comment
As with many coins of Reckheim, this one appears to imitate the groat of Charles II of Lorraine (see link), who wears a band with 3 small eagles.
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of a standing man, known as the "Staende Manneken," which is a rare and unique design for a coin from that time period.
