Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of Anthony of Burgundy

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1415-1419
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gros (1⁄40)
CurrencyFlorin (1353-1713)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.65 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#187-1, Weiller#178, BV#187, Boudeau#1880
Obverse descriptionLuxembourgish lion, crowned, to the left, on a bureled field, surrounded by an internal girdle, the legend and an external girdle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ELISABET◦ DEI◦ GRA`◦ LVCEB`◦ DVCISSA⦂
(Translation: Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Duchess of Luxembourg)
Reverse descriptionPatted cross pattée quartering at first quarter the lion of Brabant in 2nd and 3rd quarter stars with six openwork spokes and 4th quarter with the lion of Limburg. All surrounded by the legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+MONETA◦ NOVA◦ FCA`◦ LVCEMBVRGENS`◦
(Translation: New currency struck in Luxembourg)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1415-1419)  - -
Catalog ID2905455730
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