Hollandse leeuwengroot van Willem V, 1345-1389 1354 - 1361

This silver coin, known as a "Hollandse leeuwengroot," was minted between 1354 and 1361 during the reign of Willem V, Count of Holland and Zeeland. The coin, measuring 2.7 cm in diameter, features a depiction of the heraldic lion of Holland, a symbol of the region's independence. Willem V, who ruled from 1345 to 1389, commissioned the production of these coins to assert his authority and promote economic stability within his territories.