Dubbele Groot - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1393-1423) front Dubbele Groot - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1393-1423) back
Dubbele Groot - Frederik van Blankenheim ND (1393-1423) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

Dubbele Groot - Frederik van Blankenheim ND

 
Silver 3.75 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States)
Bishop
Frederick III of Blankenheim (Frederik III van Blankenheim) (1393-1423)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1393-1423
Value
Dubbele groot (2)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.75 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#306952
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle above shield of the Sticht , which divides both legends

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
+ MONETA ❀ DE ❀ HASSELE
BENEDICT  : QVI : VENI : IN : NOMINE : DOMINI

Lettering (regular font):
+ MONETA ❀ DE ❀ HASSELE
BENEDICT  : QVI : VENI : IN : NOMINE : DOMINI

Translation:
Coinage of Hasselt
Blessed who comes in the name of the Lord

Comment

This 2 groot type was minted in Hasselt (main photo, most common), Rhenen, and Deventer, with the reverse interior legend varying to indicate the mint.

Rhenen mint. Reverse legend +MOneTA*D RYenIenS :

Copyright @Jean Elsen et ses Fils

Deventer mint. Reverse legend +MOneTA*D AVenTeRe  :

Copyright @Heritage Europe

Interesting fact

The Dubbele Groot coin featuring Frederik van Blankenheim, Bishop of Utrecht, is a rare and valuable coin due to its age and historical significance. It was minted during a time of great change in Europe, with the rise of city-states and the decline of feudalism. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a prized collector's item for numismatists.