© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
¼ Groat - Arnold van Egmond ND
| Silver | 0.87 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Arnold (1423-1465, 1471-1473) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1423-1473 |
| Value | ¼ Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée within inner beaded circle, in corners initials of the major cities of Guelders.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ mOnETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ AERnEmENSI'
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ AERNEMENSI'
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Aernemensis
Translation: New Money of Arnhem
Comment
Coats of arms of Gelre (left) and Jülich (right) (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Groat coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it features an image of Saint Arnold, the patron saint of the city of Geldern, on its obverse side.
