1/2 Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria

Issuer Luxembourg
Year 1425-1433
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Gros (1⁄80)
Currency Florin (1353-1713)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.34 g
Diameter 22.25 mm
Thickness 0.4 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#202-1, Weiller#193, BV#203, Boudeau#1887
Obverse description Quartered escutcheon of Bavaria and Palatinate, leaning over, under a crowned, valanced and toppet with peacock feathers helmet, divding the legend at 12 o`clock. All surrounded by an indoor pearled circle, the legend and an external dentition.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ELIƧAB`₀ DVCIS₀ BAVAR`₀ LVCE`
(Translation: Elisabeth of Görlitz, duchess in Bavaria and Luxembourg)
Reverse description Luxemburgish shield with lion rampant to the left, on a field of 5 pieces, laid on a long patted cross, cutting the legend, all in a double-ribbed epicycloid with lobes ending with globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering MONE` ₀NOVA₀ LVCEN BVRG`₀
(Translation: New currency of Luxembourg)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1425-1433) - -
Numisquare ID 2848023380
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