Catalogo
| Emittente | Gronsveld, Lordship of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1508-1558 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Goldgulden (3.25) |
| Valuta | |
| Composizione | Gold |
| Peso | 3.17 g |
| Diametro | 25 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Delmonte G#226 , Fr#86e , MB#11.1 , vdCh 8#9.7 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Saint seated on gothic throne, small shield with arms of Batenburg at his feet. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin (uncial) |
| Legenda del dritto |
IOS ⸰ D ⸰ BRO BA ⸰ I ⸰ GRON (Translation: Johann of Bronckhorst, baron of Gronsfeld.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Shield with arms of Gronsveld, surrounded by three small coats of arms ( Bronckhorst, Gronsveld, Rimburg), within trilobe. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin (uncial) |
| Legenda del rovescio |
⸰ MOnE ⸰ ⸰ nOVA ⸰ ⸰ AV ⸰ GRO ⸰ (Translation: New gold coin of Gronsfeld.) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (1508-1558) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1338768760 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The Goldgulden of John I represents a significant numismatic issue from the Lordship of Gronsveld, a minor but independent territory within the Holy Roman Empire (1508-1558). John I's long reign spanned the early Reformation and Habsburg consolidation. Issuing gold coinage underscored Gronsveld's economic standing and its lord's right to mint, asserting sovereignty in a strategically important region. This coin is a tangible testament to the aspirations of a regional power.
Artistry: The design of this Goldgulden likely adheres to the prevalent Rhenish Goldgulden type. While the engraver is anonymous, the stylistic school blends late Gothic robustness with nascent Renaissance influences, typical of regional mints. Common iconography includes Saint John the Baptist, often standing with attributes, or a cruciform shield bearing the Gronsveld arms. The lettering would be in a Gothic script, often with abbreviated legends, reflecting local interpretations of established numismatic traditions.
Technical/Grading: This 3.17 gram, 25 millimeter Goldgulden exhibits characteristics typical of hand-struck coinage. For grading, key high-points include facial features and drapery folds of Saint John the Baptist, if present, or intricate details of the Gronsveld arms. Technical strike quality varies; collectors should assess centering, strike evenness, and planchet quality. Minor weakness in peripheral legends or slight flan irregularities are common and expected for these early modern issues.