© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Groats "½ Meeuw" - Reinoud IV ND
| Silver | 2.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Reginald IV (1402-1423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1402-1423 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#305197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross, intersecting legends, shield with two-headed eagle at center, and lions in each angle of cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA · nOVA · nOVIMAGEnS'
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · NOVA · NOVIMAGENS'
Translation: New Coinage of Nijmegen
Comment
Van der Chijs called this type a one groot, but Major Dutch auction houses currently attribute it as 2 groots (1/2 meeuw).Nijmegen mint, Van der Chijs 9.9 - Main photos and description
Arnhem mint, Van der Chijs 9.10. Reverse legend MONETA ARNHEMENSIS
Coats of arms of Gelre (left) and Jülich (right) (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "½ Meeuw" coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a meeuw (a type of seagull) on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name. This design was used during the reign of Reinoud IV, who was known for his love of birds and the outdoors. The inclusion of the meeuw on the coin may have been a nod to the duke's interests or a symbol of the region's connection to the sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1402-1423) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Groats "½ Meeuw" - Reinoud IV ND (1402-1423) coin.
