© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
¼ Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 0.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Elizabeth of Görlitz (1411-1443) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1425-1433 |
| Value | ¼ Gros (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#94093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Luxemburgish shield, field burled of 4 pieces, with the rampant lion posed on a long patted cross dividing the legend. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE'• NOVA• LVCE'• BVR'S'•
Lettering (regular font): MONE'• NOVA• LVCE'• BVR'S'•
Translation: New currency of Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is part of the first issue (1425-1433) of Elisabeth of Görlitz, engagist and widow of John of Bavaria. Undated type, struck at the Luxembourg mint.The weight of this coin varies greatly. The average of the 14 pieces listed by R. Weiller is 0.54 g. The lightest piece weighed 0.45 g. and the heaviest 0.7 g.
Legend and punctuation variants:
Obverse:
a. ELIƧAB'• DVCI'• BAVAR'• LVC'
b. ELIƧAB'• DVCI'• BAVAR'• LVC
c. ELIƧAB'• DVCI'• BAVAR'• LVC'•
d. ELIƧAB'• DVCI'• BAVAR'• LVE
Reverse:
a. MONE'• NOVA• LVCE'• BVR'S'•
b. MONE'• NOVA• LVCE'• BVR S'•
c. MONE' NOVA LVCC' BVR'G'•
d. MONE'• NOVA• LVCE' BVR'S'•
e. MONC'• NOVA• LVCE'• BVR'S'•
f. MONE'• NOVA• LVCE'• BVR'G'•
g. MONE' NOVA• LVCE'• BVR'S'•
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Elisabeth of Görlitz, who was the widow of John of Bavaria and the regent of the Duchy of Luxembourg. She played an important role in the political and economic affairs of the duchy during her regency, which lasted from 1425 to 1433. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 0.54 grams, making it a valuable and rare piece for collectors.
