Gros - John the Baptist 1st type

€80,775.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1419-1425
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Gros (1⁄40)
CurrencyFlorin (1353-1713)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.49 g
Dimensions28.1 mm
Thickness0.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#191-1, 192-1#, Weiller#182, BV#190, 191#, Boudeau#1882
Obverse descriptionGriffon seated and winged behind a shield quartered at 1 and 4 Bavaria and 2 and 3 Palatinate, surrounded by the legend between two pearled circles.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ IOh`✿ DVX✿ BAVR`✿ Z✿ FILIVS✿ hOL`
(Translation: Jean, Duke of Bavaria and heir of Holland (Words separated by rosettes))
Reverse descriptionLuxemburgish shield with lion crowned on the left, posed on a patted cross, long, dividing the legend, pearled circles inside and outside
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMOnET ― A✿ NOVA ― FCA`✿ L ― VCEnB`✿
(Translation: New currency struck in Luxembourg)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1419-1425)  - -
Catalog ID6299176390
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