1 Oord - Jobst Maximilian ND (1617-1662) front 1 Oord - Jobst Maximilian ND (1617-1662) back
1 Oord - Jobst Maximilian ND (1617-1662) photo
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1 Oord - Jobst Maximilian ND

 
Copper 3.4 g 24.5 mm
Description
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
3.4 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#61545
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Four small shields of arms below crown.

Comment

Gronsveld coins are found in the Krause catalog under German States > Gronsfeld.

Jobst Maximilian was Count von Bronckhorst and Gronsfeld, Baron von Batenburg and Rimburg, and Lord of Alphen and Humpel.

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.