© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
1 Gulden - John Francis
| Silver |
| Issuer | Lordship of Gronsveld (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Francis (Jan Frans) (1680-1719) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1692-1693 |
| Value | 1 Gulden = ⅔ Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#128184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned script CBE monogram with palm fronds on either side, value 2/3 in oval below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EBERST. L. B. I(N) BATT. & (ET) - RIMB. D. I(N). ALP. E (ET) HONN.
Comment
Gronsveld coins are found in the Krause catalog under German States > Gronsfeld.Also listed as Von Daalen 70 a
Interesting fact
The 1 Gulden coin from the Lordship of Gronsveld, minted between 1692 and 1693, features an image of John Francis, the Lord of Gronsveld, on one side, and a depiction of the Dutch lion on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and was used for everyday transactions in the Dutch States. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a unique piece of history.
