1 Penning "Kopje" - Reinoud II ND (1339-1343) front 1 Penning "Kopje" - Reinoud II ND (1339-1343) back
1 Penning "Kopje" - Reinoud II ND (1339-1343) photo
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1 Penning "Kopje" - Reinoud II ND

 
Silver 0.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States)
Duke
Reginald II (1318-1343)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1339-1343
Value
Denier (Penning) (1⁄12)
Currency
Groot (1046-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.40 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#359485
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross pattée dividing legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MONETA DE HERD

Lettering (regular font): MONETA DE HERD

Translation: Coinage of Harderwijk

Comment

This type was struck at three mints:
Harderwijk (Van der Chijs 2.17) - main photos and description
Roermond (Van der Chijs 2.18) - Reverse legend MONETA RVRMVN

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Vollenhove (Van der Chiljs 2.14-2.16) - Reverse legend MONETA WOLEHO; Obverse variants exist

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penning "Kopje" coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it features a unique design element - a small knight's head on the reverse side, which is believed to represent the coat of arms of the Duchy. This design element was not commonly found on coins of that time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.