Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria

Issuer Luxembourg
Year 1425-1433
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gros (1⁄40)
Currency Florin (1353-1713)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#201-1, Weiller#192, BV#202, Boudeau#1886
Obverse description Quartered 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 script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ELIꙄAB`⚜ D`⚜ G`⚜ DVCIS⚜ BAVAR`⚜ Z⚜ LVCE`
(Translation: Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Duchess of Bavaria and Luxembourg)
Reverse description Luxemburgish 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 script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering mOnETA NOVA•LV CEnBVR GEnSIS
(Translation: New currency of Luxembourg)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1425-1433) - -
Numisquare ID 9135826870
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