© Jean Elsen & ses fils
© Jean Elsen & ses fils
Esterlin - Wenceslaus I Luxembourg ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I (1353-1383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1353-1383 |
| Value | 1 Esterlin (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Small patted cross and leafy triple rib, inner and outer pearled circle, between the two the legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +MONETA:LOCEBGENS'
Lettering (regular font): +MONETA:LOCEBGENS'
Translation: Money of Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Esterlin (or Brabantinus) struck at the Luxembourg mint around 1370.The average weight is 1.1 g.
Extreme weight: 0.86 g. and 1.32 g. (Weiller, p. 74)
Several variants of legend and punctuation are known, 5 for the obverse and 8 for the reverse.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Esterlin - Wenceslaus I (Luxembourg) ND (1353-1383) from Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is that it features an image of Wenceslaus I, also known as Wenceslas I, who was the Duke of Luxembourg from 1353 to 1383. He was a member of the House of Luxembourg and was known for his military campaigns and his role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire. The coin's design likely reflects his importance in Luxembourg's history and may be a nod to his legacy as a leader.
