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½ Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 1.34 g | 22.25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Elizabeth of Görlitz (1411-1443) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1425-1433 |
| Value | ½ Gros (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 22.25 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Luxemburgish shield with lion rampant to the left, on a field of 5 pieces, laid on a long patted cross, cutting the legend, all in a double-ribbed epicycloid with lobes ending with globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE' ₀NOVA₀ LVCEN BVRG'₀
Lettering (regular font): MONE' ₀NOVA₀ LVCEN BVRG'₀
Translation: New currency of Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Half-Gros of Elisabeth of Görlitz, widow of John of Bavaria, struck at the Luxembourg mint, part of the first issue covering the period from 1425 to 1433.The weight of this piece varies between 1 g. and 1.5 g.
Average weight on 147 pieces: 1.34 g.
Variants: 5 different legends and punctuations for the obverse and 9 variants for the back of which a corner where the globules of the epicycloid are missing. Another corner has a burled field of 6 pieces instead of 5.
Uncommon type but can be found, Weiller alone lists 266.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gros coin featuring Elisabeth of Görlitz is that it was minted during a time of great political turmoil in the Duchy of Luxembourg. The coin was issued during the reign of Elisabeth's husband, John of Bavaria, who was the Duke of Luxembourg from 1425 until his death in 1433. During this time, the Duchy was facing threats from neighboring territories and was involved in several military conflicts, which likely had an impact on the production and distribution of the coin. Despite these challenges, the ½ Gros coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
