© B. de Jonghe, 1903
© B. de Jonghe, 1903
½ Gros - Anthony, Duke of Brabant ND
| Silver | 1.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Anthony of Brabant (1411-1415) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1412-1415 |
| Value | ½ Gros (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Patted cross, long, quartering with the 1st the Brabant lion, the 2nd and 3rd a fleur-de-lis and the 4th the lion of Limburg. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MOnETA: FBCTA: LVCEMBVR'•
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA: FBCTA: LVCEMBVR'•
Translation: Currency made in Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Type of a great rarity, only a few copies are known and listed in the medal cabinets of Brussels, Berlin and Luxembourg. Undated piece struck between 1412 and 1415 at the Luxembourg City mint.The average weight of 7 pieces analyzed by Weiller was 1.46.
The extreme weights were 1.34 g. and 1.55 g.
Few known variants. The position of lilies and lions in the quarters can change.
L'aloi de cette pièce serait très mauvaise.
Source:
- the illustrations on this sheet come from the article of B. de Jonghe, published in 1903 in the RBN, vol. LIX, p. 23
Interesting fact
The ½ Gros coin featuring Anthony, Duke of Brabant (1412-1415) from the Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin's silver content and small denomination made it a widely used currency during this period, and its design featuring the Duke's image signifies the importance of the Luxembourg dynasty in European history.
