© Baudouin de Jonghe, 1901
© Baudouin de Jonghe, 1901
⅓ Gros - Wenceslaus I ND
| Silver | 1.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I (1353-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1353-1383 |
| Value | ⅓ Gros (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Triangular and leafy cross, triple-veined, with a quadrilobe-shaped ornament in the center. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOn ET+L VCE BVR
Lettering (regular font): MON ET+L VCE BVR
Translation: Money of Luxembourg
Comment
Two known copies, the first of which is kept in the medal cabinet of Brussels.Undated coin struck between 1353 and 1383 at the Luxembourg City mint.
First description of this piece, by M. Baudouin de Jonghe in 1901.
A second copy was described by Weiller in his Supplément au catalogue des monnaies luxembourgeoises (Supplement to the Catalog of Luxembourg Coins) in 1995. This coin was discovered on 20.06.1990 during excavations near the Larochette castle.
Weighing 1.12 grams, this piece presents a new variety of the obverse:
b. WIHCEL': LVCEBVRGEn: DVX
Source:
- the illustrations on this sheet come from the article of M. de Jonghe, publié in 1901 in the RBN, vol. LVII, pp. 317-320
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Gros coin from the Duchy of Luxembourg is that it was minted during the reign of Wenceslaus I, who was also known as Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia. He was a member of the Luxembourg dynasty and ruled over a vast territory that included not only Luxembourg but also Bohemia, Hungary, and parts of modern-day Germany and France. Despite his powerful position, Wenceslaus I faced significant challenges during his reign, including conflicts with the Church and struggles with the economy. Despite these challenges, he was able to maintain his power and influence, and his coinage remains an important part of numismatic history.
