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Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria ND
| Silver | 2.57 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Elizabeth of Görlitz (1411-1443) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1433-1443 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.57 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Leafy, triple-veined, long cross, dividing the legend and surrounded by a double-veined quadrilobe, decorated with outward-angled leaves and rosettes with re-entrant angles. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE NOVA LVCE BVRG
Lettering (regular font): MONE NOVA LVCE BVRG
Translation: New currency of Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gros or "Adelersgroiss" (Eagle gros), undated, struck at the Luxembourg mint in the name of Elisabeth of Görlitz, widow of John of Bavaria. This coin and its subdivisions (L#206 & L#207) are part of the second issue covering the period from 1433 to 1443. (The coins of the first issue were minted between 1425 and 1433).The relationship of this gros compared to the florin was 27 gros until October 1, 1434 and 31 gros after that date (BV, p. 324).
The average measured weight of 27 pieces was 2.57 g.
Extremes of weight: 2.21 g. and 2.85 g. (Weiller, p. 107)
A variant of punctuation is known for the obverse (apostrophes behind the first V and end of the legend) and two variants for the reverse (apostrophe at the end of the legend or apostrophe behind the second E).
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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 John of Bavaria 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 1433 to 1443. The coin is a testament to her leadership and the economic prosperity of the region during that time.
