© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Rider "Franc à Cheval" - William V of Bavaria ND
| Gold | 3.76 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | William V of Bavaria (1354-1388) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1350-1389 |
| Value | Gold Rider |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.76 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with quatrefoil at center and palm motifs in angles, within quadrilobe with trefoils in exterior angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ IMPERAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "rider" design, depicting William V of Bavaria on horseback, which was a distinctive feature of coins issued during his reign.
