Groat - Arnold of Hoorne ND (1371-1378) front Groat - Arnold of Hoorne ND (1371-1378) back
Groat - Arnold of Hoorne ND (1371-1378) photo
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Groat - Arnold of Hoorne ND

 
Silver 2.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Utrecht (Dutch States)
Bishop
Arnold of Horne (Arnold van Horne) (1371-1378)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1371-1378
Value
Groot (1)
Currency
Groot (1024-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#369621
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross pattée dividing the inner legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
✠ MONINSULETRA

Lettering (regular font):
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ IHV ⋮ XPI
✠ MONINSULETRA

Unabridged legend: Benedictu Sit Nome Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi

Translation:
Blessed be the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ
Coinage of ... Utrecht

Interesting fact

The Groat coin from the Bishopric of Utrecht, minted during the reign of Arnold of Hoorne (1371-1378), features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to symbolize the coin's connection to the Church.