1⁄12 Gros - Wenceslaus I ND (1353-1383) front 1⁄12 Gros - Wenceslaus I ND (1353-1383) back
1⁄12 Gros - Wenceslaus I ND (1353-1383) photo
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1⁄12 Gros - Wenceslaus I ND

 
Silver 0.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Duke
Wenceslaus I (1353-1383)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1353-1383
Value
1⁄12 Gros (1⁄480)
Currency
Florin (1353-1713)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.48 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#81601
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Small patted cross, quartered with four crowns, legend between two pearled circles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + MONETA+ LVCEMBVRGENSIS

Lettering (regular font): + MONETA+ LVCEMBVRGENSIS

Edge

Plain

Comment

Extremely rare piece, only two copies listed.

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1⁄12 Gros - Wenceslaus I ND (1353-1383) from Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 0.48 g is that it was minted during the reign of Wenceslaus I, who was the first Duke of Luxembourg and a member of the House of Luxembourg. He ruled the duchy from 1353 until his death in 1383 and was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the economy of the region. The coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.