1/4 Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1425-1433
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Gros (1⁄160)
CurrencyFlorin (1353-1713)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.54 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#203-1, Weiller#194, BV#204
Obverse descriptionQuartered shield of Bavaria-Palatinate, leaning to the left, under a crowned helmet, valanced and crowned with peacock feathers. Crest divding the legend and the inner girdle. Legend between two pearled circles.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringELIƧAB`• DVCI`• BAVAR`• LVC`
(Translation: Elisabeth of Görlitz, duchess in Bavaria and Luxembourg)
Reverse descriptionLuxemburgish shield, field burled of 4 pieces, with the rampant lion posed on a long patted cross dividing the legend. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONE`• NOVA• LVCE`• BVR`S`•
(Translation: New currency of Luxembourg)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1425-1433)  - -
Catalog ID6547545110
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