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2 Groats - Reinoud IV ND
| Silver | 3.0 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 | 3.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#359474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée with alternating lions and eagles in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MOnETA : nOVA : AERnEMEnS' :
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA : NOVA : AERNEMENS' :
Translation: New coinage of Arnhem
Comment
This coin is distinguished from the other large silver coins of this reign by the "level" shields obverse, and the shorter cross reverse that does not intersect the legends (see link)In Dutch this coin is referred to as 'Dubbele Groot'.
Coats of arms of Gelre (left) and Jülich (right) (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats coin from the Duchy of Guelders is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of the coins minted during Reinoud IV's reign.
