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Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of Anthony of Burgundy ND
| Silver | 2.65 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Elizabeth of Görlitz (1411-1443) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1415-1419 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Patted cross pattée quartering at first quarter the lion of Brabant in 2nd and 3rd quarter stars with six openwork spokes and 4th quarter with the lion of Limburg. All surrounded by the legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +MONETA◦ NOVA◦ FCA'◦ LVCEMBVRGENS'◦
Lettering (regular font): +MONETA◦ NOVA◦ FCA'◦ LVCEMBVRGENS'◦
Translation: New currency struck in Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gros or "Nuwe Lewegroschen" struck at the Luxembourg mint in the name of Elizabeth of Görlitz, widow of Anthony of Burgundy (covering the period from October 25, 1415 to May 1419). The coinage of this period consists of this gros and a twelfth gros (L#188-1), also struck at the Luxembourg mint.Average weight of 37 pieces: 2.65 g.
Extreme weights: 2.32 g. and 2.86 g. (Weiller, p. 93)
Bernays and Vannerus mention a piece of very low weight, 2.12 g.
Variants: Two variants of the obverse legend, the I of DEI is sometimes followed by an apostrophe.
The end of the legend of the reverse can end with a point, a double point or a triple point; preceded or not by an apostrophe.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Elisabeth of Görlitz, who was the widow of Anthony of Burgundy and the regent of the Duchy of Luxembourg. She played an important role in the political and economic affairs of the duchy during her regency, which lasted from 1415 to 1419. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 2.65 grams, which was a significant amount for a standard circulation coin during that time period.
