© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat - Arnold of Oreye ND
| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Rummen (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Arnold of Oreye (Arnold van Oreye) (1355-1370) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1363-1370 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée with globule at tip of each arm. In angles 3 letters and an eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ ARnOLD ⵓ DnS ⵓ DE ⵓ QVAECBEh
R V M
Unabridged legend:
Arnoldus, Dominus de Quaecbecke
Rumen
Translation:
Arnold, Lord of Quabeke
Rummen
Comment
Issued with the title Lord of QuaecbekeThe Lords of Rummen imitated the coins of adjacent states, in this case, the groat of Johanna and Wenceslas of Brabant struck in 1363 (see link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat - Arnold of Oreye ND (1363-1370) from Lordship of Rummen (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 1.6 g is that it features a unique design, with an image of Arnold of Oreye, the Lord of Rummen, on one side, and a depiction of the Rummen coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region, and its design reflects the importance of the Lordship of Rummen during that period.
