1 Groat - William I with Lions; Arnhem ND
| Silver | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | William I (1379-1402) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1393-1402 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#305232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée inside circle, not intersecting legend.
Initials of the 4 most important cities in angles of cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ MOnETA ⋆ nOVA ⋆ DE ⋆ AERnEMEnSIS
S A n R
Lettering (regular font):
✠ MONETA ⋆ NOVA ⋆ DE ⋆ AERNEMENSIS
S A N R
Unabridged legend: Sutphen Arnhem Nijmegen Roermond
Translation: New coinage of Arnhem
Comment
Also known as a blanc.
William acceded to the throne of Guelders in 1371 at the age of 7, and reached his full majority in 1377.
When his father, William II Duke of Julich, died in 1393, the crowns of Guelders and Julich became united in a personal union under WIllem (who was WIlliam III of Julich). This coin is from the part of his reign during this union.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it features a unique design element - the lions on the coin are depicted with their tails wrapped around their bodies, a motif known as the "lions of Arnhem." This design was used specifically to indicate that the coin was minted at the Arnhem mint, which was one of the three mints operating in the Duchy of Guelders during the reign of William I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1393-1402) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Groat - William I (with Lions; Arnhem) ND (1393-1402) coin.
