County of Holland Rider "Franc à Cheval" - William V of Bavaria, 1350 – 1389

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country County of Holland County of Holland
Currency Groot
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Rider "Franc à Cheval" - William V of Bavaria
Year 1350 – 1389
Ruler William V of Bavaria (1354–1388)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.76
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

Rider "Franc à Cheval" - William V of Bavaria from County of Holland. Issued from 1350 to 1389. Struck in Gold. Measures 30 mm and weighs 3.76 g.

Obverse
Armored knight on horseback, brandishing sword, galloping left. Small lion at end of legend. (Duke WIlliam, by God's grace, Count and Lord of Holland)
Reverse
Floriate triple cross with quatrefoil at center and palm motifs in angles, within quadrilobe with trefoils in exterior angles. (Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1350-1389) 

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