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Gros - Jobst of Moravia ND
| Silver | 2.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Justus of Moravia (1388-1411) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1388-1397 |
| Value | 1 Gros (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Florin (1353-1713) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Long patted cross dividing the legends. Inner and outer legend between a triple girdle
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
BHNDICT: SIT: HOM EN: DHNI: IhV: XPI: (extérieur)
MON ETA: LVC EHB' (intérieur)
Lettering (regular font):
BHNDICT: SIT: HOM EN: DHNI: IHV: XPI: (EXTéRIEUR)
MON ETA: LVC EHB' (INTéRIEUR)
Translation:
Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (outside)
Luxemburgish currency (inside)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gros (or Gans) struck at the Luxembourg mint.Part of the first issue of Jobst of Moravia (1388-1397), the second issue covers the period from 1397 to 1402.
Full letters, M, O and C are converted to human faces, which is often the case for the gros and demi-gros of the first issue of Jobst of Moravia.
Quite a few legend variants known (none for the obverse, 3 for the backhand).
The average weight of 42 pieces was 2.83 g, the lightest weighed 2.62 g. and the heaviest 3.1 g. (Weiller, p. 82)
Some sales:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gros-Jobst coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was minted during the reign of Jobst of Moravia, who was the Duke of Luxembourg from 1388 to 1397. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade, and the coin was likely used extensively in commercial transactions throughout the region. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight made it a practical and portable form of currency for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1388-1397) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Gros - Jobst of Moravia ND (1388-1397) coin.
