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© Schulman auction house
Albus - Frederik IV van Moers ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Valkenburg (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Frederick IV of Moers (Frederik IV van Moers) (1418-1448) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1448 |
| Value | 1 Albus |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#349061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Escutcheon of Mohrs-Saarwerden flanked by the individual shields of Mohrs and Saarwerden encapsuled by a polylobe
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnET✿ ✿A nOVA VALK'B'
Lettering (regular font): MONET✿ ✿A NOVA VALK'B'
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Valkenburgensis
Translation: New coinage of Valkenburg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Albus coin is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick IV, who was a member of the House of Moers and ruled over the Lordship of Valkenburg, which was a small territory in the Dutch States. Despite its small size, the Lordship of Valkenburg was known for its rich history and cultural heritage, and the Albus coin is a testament to that legacy.