© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
⅔ Gros - Reinhard II ND
| Silver | 0.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Schönforst (German States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Reinhard II (1371-1409) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1369-1396 |
| Value | ⅔ Groschen |
| Currency | Schilling |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large footed cross with 3 bezants on 3 of the quarters each
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA SChOInVORST
Lettering (regular font): MONETA SCHOINVORST
Translation: Money of Schönforst
Comment
VdChijs 8 lists this coin as a half groat.
Schönforst translates to Schoonvorst in Dutch.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Gros coin from the Lordship of Schönforst is that it features a unique design element - a small cross symbol located above the crown on the obverse side of the coin. This cross is believed to represent the Christian faith and was a common motif in medieval coinage.