© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Large Agnel - William V of Bavaria ND
| Gold | 5.08 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William V of Bavaria (1354-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1377 |
| Value | 2 Agnel |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with rose at center and eagles in angles, within quadrilobe with points, small eagles in exterior angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ rules
Comment
This coin is in Dutch referred to as "Dubbele lam", "Dubbele mottoen", "Groot lam" or "Groot mottoen", referring to the lamb on the obverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Large Agnel coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire, where William V of Bavaria was the Emperor. The coin's issuance coincided with the height of the Black Death, which ravaged Europe between 1346 and 1353, leading to significant economic, social, and political disruption. Despite these challenges, the Large Agnel coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the people who used it.
