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2 Groot "Kromstaart" - Theoderic II van Bronckhorst-Batenburg ND
1432 year| Billon | - | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Anholt (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1432 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1335-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#374885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, with four letters in angles. Legend between beaded circles surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ MOnETA ⵓ nOVA ⵓ DE ⵓ BA ⵓ TEnB
A n B R
Lettering (regular font):
✠ MONETA ⵓ NOVA ⵓ DE ⵓ BA ⵓ TENB
A N B R
Unabridged legend:
Moneta Nova de Batenburgensis
Anholt Bronkhorst
Translation: New Money of Batenburg
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design element - a curved tail on the reverse side, which is where it gets its name "Kromstaart" or "crooked tail" in Dutch.
