© Verdonckt T.-W. (CC BY)
© Verdonckt T.-W. (CC BY)
1 Oord - Jobst Maximilian ND
| Copper | 2.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Gronsveld (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jobst Maximilian (Josse Maximiliaan) (1617-1662) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1662 |
| Value | 1 Oord (1⁄80) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#412551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms with central shield of Gronsveld.
Upper left and lower right quarters lion facing right.
Lower left and upper right quarters with saltires and four scissors in the fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB •BARO • IN • BATTOB • ET • RIMB
Unabridged legend: liber baronus in Batenburgum et Rimbourg
Translation: ... free Baron in Batenburg and Rimburg
Interesting fact
The 1 Oord coin from the Lordship of Gronsveld, featuring Jobst Maximilian, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age and historical significance. It was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Dutch States, when the country was struggling for independence from Spanish rule. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Jobst Maximilian, was meant to symbolize the struggle for freedom and the importance of leadership during difficult times. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
