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© Schulman auction house
Groat - Arnold van Egmond Arnhem ND
| Silver | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Arnold (1423-1465, 1471-1473) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1423-1473 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#365413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend with rosette at its center. In corners, heraldic symbols of the four major cities of Gelderland (eagle - Arnhem, eagle with lion shield - Nijmegen, rampant lion over cross - Zutphen, rampant lion over lily - Roermond).
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA ⵓ NOVA AERNEMENSI
Lettering (regular font): MONETA ⵓ NOVA AERNEMENSI
Translation: New Money of Arnhem
Comment
Coats of arms of Gelre (left) and Jülich (right) (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
The Groat coin from the Duchy of Guelders, made of silver and weighing 2.4g, is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Arnold van Egmond, who was the Duke of Guelders from 1423 to 1473. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period and region, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
