© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Groat RUMEN - Arnold of Oreye ND
| Silver | 3.0 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Rummen (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Arnold of Oreye (Arnold van Oreye) (1355-1370) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1355-1365 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée intersecting inner legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
ARNO' QVC DOMIn'
✠BnDICTV : SIT : nOmE : DnI : nRI : IhV : XPC
Lettering (regular font):
ARNO' QVC DOMIN'
✠BNDICTV : SIT : NOME : DNI : NRI : IHV : XPC
Unabridged legend:
Arnoldi Quabeke Domini
Benedictus sit nomen domini nostri Jhesu Christi
Translation:
Aarnoud, Lord of Quabeke.
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).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, particularly in the Belgian States. The coin was issued by Arnold of Oreye, who was a powerful nobleman and military leader, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange during his rule. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and it is still highly valued by collectors today.
