© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Mites - John I Scheiffard van Himmersbach Limbricht ND
| Copper | 2 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Limbricht (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1451-1490 |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#397263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Open short cross with letter S in center.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA nOVA FCA LIMB’
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA FCA LIMB’
Translation: New money struck in Limbricht
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The Lordship of Limbricht was a small territory in the Dutch States that was constantly struggling for independence and self-governance, and the coinage of the time reflects this tumultuous period. The 4 Mites coin, in particular, was minted during the reign of John I Scheiffard van Himmersbach, who was a powerful nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of the time. Despite the challenges faced by the Lordship of Limbricht, the 4 Mites coin remains a testament to the resilience and determination of the people who lived there.