© 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 Groschen - Beatrix of Saint-Pol ND
| Billon | 2.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Arleux (French States) |
|---|---|
| Princess | Beatrix of Saint-Pol (1325-1337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1325-1337 |
| Value | ⅔ Groschen (1⁄30) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ A⋮ARLEVS⋮CASTRI⋮MONETA
Translation: Coinage of castle of Arleux.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Groschen coin featuring Beatrix of Saint-Pol is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the early 14th century, a period marked by the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the growth of cities and the emergence of centralized states. The coin's unique blend of metals, including billon, which is a mixture of silver and copper, reflects the efforts of mint officials to create a currency that was both durable and affordable for the masses. Despite its relatively small size and weight, the ⅔ Groschen coin played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions and commerce in the Lordship of Arleux and beyond.