© Schulman auction house
© Schulman auction house
Groot "Schild / Helmgroot" - Edward ND
| Silver | 3.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Guelders (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Edward (1361-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1353-1361 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1046-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#364280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short footed cross surrounded by double legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ MONETA ⁑ RVERMVN'.
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ IHV ⋮XPI
Unabridged legend:
Moneta Ruermundensis
Benedictum Sit Nomen Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi
Translation:
Coinage of Roermond
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Interesting fact
The "Groot Schild" or "Helmgroot" coin was minted during the reign of Edward, Duke of Guelders, in the 14th century. The coin's name "Groot Schild" translates to "Great Shield" in English, which refers to the coat of arms featured on the coin's reverse side. The coat of arms depicts a shield with three horizontal stripes, representing the three regions that made up the Duchy of Guelders: Guelders, Zutphen, and Veluwe. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
