2 Groot `Plak` - Edward

€317,968.00
IssuerGuelders, Duchy of
Year1361-1371
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1046-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 2#5.2, vdCh 2#5.3, vdCh 2#5.4
Obverse descriptionSitting lion left wearing tournament helmet with a peacock plume on top. Small encircled rampant, double-tailed lion supercedes the plume. The whole is surrounded by a ring of arcs.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS : DEI : GRA : DVX : Z : DNS : GELREN`
(Translation: Edward, by the Grace of God, Duke and Lord of Guelders)
Reverse descriptionShort floriate cross with double legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENEDICTVS:QVI: VENIT:IN:NOMINE: DOMINI: ✠ MONETA ♣ ARNEMENSIS
(Translation: Blessed who comes in the name of the Lord Money of Arnhem)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1361-1371)  - ARNEMENSIS (vdChijs 2, plate V, 2) -
ND (1361-1371)  - ARNIMENSIS (vdChijs 2, plate V, 3) -
ND (1361-1371)  - DE ARNIMEN (vdChijs 2, plate V, 4) -
Catalog ID7678349090
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