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1 Oord - Jobst Maximilian fourfold arms ND
| Copper | 4.0 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Gronsveld (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jobst Maximilian (Josse Maximiliaan) (1617-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1662 |
| Value | 1 Oord (1⁄80) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms with arms of Batenburg in 1 and 4 and arms of Bronckhorst in 2 and 3; at the center, a small shield with arms of Gronsfeld
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVSTV(S).DE.GRO.B
Unabridged legend: Iustus de Gronsvelt et Bronckhorst
Translation: Josse of Gronsvelt and Bronckhorst
Comment
Gronsveld coins are found in the Krause catalog under German States > Gronsfeld.
In Krause, KM#12 has Jobst's stitles obverse and Ferdinand's titles reverse, though possibly this is a mistake.
Other references: Lucas 79-86 - PW 9115.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element known as the "fourfold arms" of Jobst Maximilian, which refers to the way the arms of the coat of arms are depicted as if they are being held by four different people, creating a symmetrical and intricate design.
