Groot 'Staende Manneken' - William II of Sombreffe

Issuer Reckem, Lordship of
Year 1400-1475
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat
Currency Groot (-1506)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.8 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#25.2, Vanhoudt#1852, Lucas#27-28
Obverse description The Lord of Reckheim standing, holding a sword and wearing a band with 3 blackbirds (from the arms of Sombreffe) over his chest, a flower between his legs.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering GVILM DE SOB REFFE DS DE R
(Translation: William of Sombreffe, Lord of Reckheim)
Reverse description Simple footed cross
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering MOETA NOVA D` R` K` BNDICT SIT NON DnI NRI IhV XPI
(Translation: New Money of Reckheim Blessed be the name of our Lord.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1400-1475) - -
Numisquare ID 9141136790
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