© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
1 Gross - Ludwig ND
| Billon (.400 silver) | 3.15 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Louis I (Ludwig I) (1516-1526) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1516-1526 |
| Value | 1 Gross |
| Currency | Groschen (1300-1541) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 3.15 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#81648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bohemia lions in a beaded circle. The size of the lions varies with mint. Legend around with name of the coin.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: GROSSI PRAGENSES
Lettering (regular font): GROSSI PRAGENSES
Translation: Prague Gross
Edge
Plain
Comment
See the shield of the Schlick family (triangle with 3 rings) below lion's foot in legend.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Gross - Ludwig ND (1516-1526) from Kingdom of Bohemia made of Billon (.400 silver) weighing 3.15 g is that it was used as a means of payment during the reign of Ludwig II, also known as Ludwig the Rich. He was the Duke of Bavaria and later became the King of Bohemia, and this coin was minted during his reign. It is a rare and valuable coin, highly sought after by collectors.
