© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
4 Groats "Meeuw" - Reinoud IV ND
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Reginald IV (1402-1423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1402-1423 |
| Value | 4 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#359350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long footed cross with shield with double-headed eagle in center, and lion in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA· nOVA· ARnEMEnSIS xx
Lettering (regular font): MONETA· NOVA· ARNEMENSIS XX
Translation: New Money of Arnhem
Comment
Van der Chijs called this type a double groot, but prominent Dutch auction houses now attribute it as a four groot coin.Coats of arms of Gelre (left) and Jülich (right) (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Groats "Meeuw" coin is that it features a unique design element - a small bird, known as a "meeuw" in Dutch, perched on the shield of the coat of arms. This design was a symbol of the Duchy of Guelders and was used on several coins during Reinoud IV's reign.
