© Van der Chijs Vol. 8 (public domain)
© Van der Chijs Vol. 8 (public domain)
1 Oord / Liard - John II Lions right ND
| Copper | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Gronsveld (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John II (Jan II) (1588-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1617 |
| Value | 1 Oord (1⁄80) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#397987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Bronckhorst (left, lion to the left), Gronsveld (right) and Bronckhorst (below, lion to the left) underneath a crown. Imperial crowned double-headed eagle in between.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN • GRONSVELT • BARO • D • BATO • ET • R
Unabridged legend: In Gronsvelt, Baro de Batoborg Et Rimburg
Translation: ... in Gronsveld, Baron of Batenburg and Rimburg
Comment
Text variants:
- obv: IN GRONSVELT BARO D BATO E TR ; rev: IOES COMES D BRONCHO ET
- obv: IN GRONSVELT BARO D BATO ET R ; rev: IOES COMES D BRONCHORST ET
- obv: IN GRONSVELT BARO ; rev: IOES COMES D BRONCHOR
The reverse design drawn by Van der Chijs (main photos) is not commonly found, but a variant with the top left coat of arms reverse containing a right-facing lion is more common:
© Fritz Rudolf Kunker
© Heritage Auctions Europe
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the lion on the reverse side is depicted with its right paw raised, which is a departure from the traditional depiction of lions on coins, where they are usually shown with their left paw raised. This design choice was likely made to distinguish the coin from other coins issued by the Dutch States during the same period.
