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Groat FRAND - Arnold of Oreye ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Rummen (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Arnold of Oreye (Arnold van Oreye) (1355-1370) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1355-1370 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#395841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée intersecting inner legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
ARNOL' DE RVM OI ×
✠BnDICTV : SIT : nOmE : DnI : nRI : IhV : XPC
Lettering (regular font):
ARNOL' DE RVM OI ×
✠BNDICTV : SIT : NOME : DNI : NRI : IHV : XPC
Unabridged legend:
Arnoldus De Rumen
Benedictus sit nomen domini nostri Jhesu Christi
Translation:
Aarnoud of Rummen.
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Comment
The Lords of Rummen copied coins of adjacent states, in this case the lion groat of Louis de Male of Flanders (see link below). The texts meant to resemble these coins, eventhough they do not make any sense.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Despite the conflict, the coinage of the Lordship of Rummen, where this coin was minted, remained relatively stable and consistent, with the Groat being a widely used denomination. This speaks to the resilience and adaptability of the people of the region during a period of great upheaval.
