© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat "Ruitergroot" - Arnold V ND
| Silver | 1.94 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Loon (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Arnold V (1279-1323) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1279-1310 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1190-1366) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#398981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠MOnETA ⋮ nOVA ⋮ ASSELETEnSIS
✠SIGNVM CRVCIS
Lettering (regular font):
✠MONETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ ASSELETENSIS
✠SIGNVM CRVCIS
Translation:
New coinage of Hasselt
Sign of the cross
Interesting fact
The "Ruitergroot" coin was used as a means of payment in the County of Loon, which is now a part of Belgium, and it's interesting to note that the name "Ruitergroot" translates to "knight's farthing" in English, indicating its value as a small denomination coin.
