Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria

€80,712.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1425-1433
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Gros (1⁄40)
CurrencyFlorin (1353-1713)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#201-1, Weiller#192, BV#202, Boudeau#1886
Obverse descriptionQuartered shield of Bavaria-Palatinate, leaning, under a crowned helmet, valanced and crowned with peacock feathers. Crest dividing the legend and the inner girdle. Legend between two pearled circles, inner girdle lined with a net.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringELIꙄAB`⚜ D`⚜ G`⚜ DVCIS⚜ BAVAR`⚜ Z⚜ LVCE`
(Translation: Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Duchess of Bavaria and Luxembourg)
Reverse descriptionLuxemburgish shield with lion rampant to the left, on a field of 5 pieces, laid on a long patted cross, dividing the legend, all in an epicycloid with double rib, with lilies. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringmOnETA NOVA•LV CEnBVR GEnSIS
(Translation: New currency of Luxembourg)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1425-1433)  - -
Catalog ID9135826870
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