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½ Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 1.45 g | 22.37 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Elizabeth of Görlitz (1411-1443) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1433-1443 |
| Value | ½ Gros (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 22.37 mm |
| Thickness | 0.46 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Leafy, triple-veined, long cross, dividing the legend and surrounded by a double-veined quadrilobe, decorated with outward-angled leaves and rosettes with re-entrant angles. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MON' NOV' LVC' BVR
Lettering (regular font): MON' NOV' LVC' BVR
Translation: New currency of Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Half adelersgroiss (Half Eagle gros), very rare, undated, struck at the Luxembourg mint in the name of Elisabeth de Görlitz, widow of John of Bavaria. This coin is part of the second issue covering the period from 1433 to 1443. (The coins of the first issue were minted between 1425 and 1433). Coin equivalent to 6 deniers (BV, p. 324).The average weight of 33 pieces: 1.34 g.
Extremes of weight: 1.08 g. and 1.6 g. (Weiller, p. 108 )
Variants of the legend and punctuation indexed by Mr. Weiller:
Obverse:
- a. ELISAB' DVC BAV'✿ LVC
- b. ELISAB' DVC BAV'✿ LVЄ
- c. ELISAB' DVC' ✿ BAV'✿ LVC
- d. ELISAB' DVC' ✿ BAV'✿ LVЄ
- e. ELISAB' DVC ✿ BAV'✿ LVC
- f. ELISAB'✿ DVC' ✿ BAV'✿ LVC
- a. MON' NOV' LVC' BVR
- b. MON NOV' LVC' BVR
- c. MON NOV' LVC' BVR'
- d. MON' NOV' LVC' BVR
Some sales:
The coin from the Numista sheet is that derived from the sale of the 2013 Leipziger Münzhandlung.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Gros coin featuring Elisabeth of Görlitz is that it was minted during a time of great 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 1433 until his death in 1443. During this time, the Duchy was facing political and economic challenges, including conflicts with neighboring territories and the impact of the Hussite Wars. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Duchy continued to be minted, with the ½ Gros coin being one example of the currency used during this period.
