© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Groschen - Adolph IV ND
| Silver | 1.276 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Cleves (Cleves, German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Adolphus I (Adolf I) (1417-1448) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1448 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (6) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.276 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#366320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Imperial double eagle on central shield over long cross, lillies in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONET nOVA DE CLEVEnSIS
Lettering (regular font): MONET NOVA DE CLEVENSIS
Interesting fact
The ½ Groschen coin from the Duchy of Cleves, issued during the reign of Adolph IV (1417-1448), features an interesting design element - a stylized image of a lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the duchy and its ruling family.
