© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Gulden - John Francis
| Silver | 17.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Gronsveld (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John Francis (Jan Frans) (1680-1719) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1688-1693 |
| Value | 1 Gulden = ⅔ Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#317161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fractional value, denominator dividing the date, sometimes countermarked with the Lower Saxony stamp (horse jumping left).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EBERST · L · B · IN · BATTENB · ET · RIMB · D · IN · ALPEN · ET · HONNEPPEL
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1688
Translation: [...] Eberstein, liberum baronum in Battenburg et Rimburg, dominuorum in Alpen et Honneppel: Eberstein, free Baron in Battenburg and Rimburg, Lord in Alpen and Humpel.
Comment
Gronsveld coins are found in the Krause catalog under German States > Gronsfeld.The lettering is here divided between the two sides of the coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden coin from the Lordship of Gronsveld is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Dutch States is visible on the reverse side of the coin, indicating its origin and authenticity.
