© M. de la Fontaine, 1842
© M. de la Fontaine, 1842
⅙ Gros - Wenceslaus I Luxembourg-Trèves ND
| Silver | 0.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I (1353-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1359-1362 |
| Value | ⅙ Gros (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Patted cross, quartered with four stars with six points, perforated.
Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SOC ₀ IST₀ M'₀ FCE₀ LVCEMBG
Lettering (regular font): SOC ₀ IST₀ M'₀ FCE₀ LVCEMBG
Translation:
Socii istius monetae factae in Lucemburgo
Solidarity money struck in Luxembourg
Comment
Coin of a very rare rarity, only a few copies preserved in the cabinets of the medals of Luxembourg, Berlin and Brussels. Struck between 1359 and 1362 at the Luxembourg City mint.1/6 gros = 1/180 florin d'or
1/6 gros = 5 deniers = 1 esterlin
This coin is the Luxembourgish version of the sixth of the gros, resulting from the monetary union between Wenceslaus I, Duke of Luxembourg (1353-1383) and Bohemond of Saarbrücken, Archbishop of Trier (1354-1362). You can find more information on the monetary union on the page of the and the
No known variant.
Description of this piece by M. de la Fontaine, 1842, RBN, vol. 1
Source: the illustrations on this sheet come from the article written by Mr. de la Fontaine and published by the RBN in 1842, pl. XV, fig. A3.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Gros - Wenceslaus I (Luxembourg-Trèves) ND (1359-1362) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wenceslaus I, who was the first Duke of Luxembourg and also the Count of Luxembourg. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign and was made of silver, weighing 0.76 grams. Despite its small size, this coin holds significant historical value and is a rare find for collectors today.
