© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅛ Groat - John of Arkel ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | John IV of Arkel (Jan IV van Arkel) (1342-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1342-1364 |
| Value | ⅛ Groot |
| Currency | Groot (1024-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA TRAIECTN
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA TRAIECTN
Unabridged legend: Moneta Traiectensis
Translation: Coinage of Utrecht
Interesting fact
The ⅛ Groat coin was minted during the reign of John of Arkel, who was the Bishop of Utrecht from 1342 to 1364. The coin features an image of the bishop on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the religious authority of the Bishopric of Utrecht. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely used due to its small denomination, and it is now considered a rare collector's item.
