1/2 Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria

€80,780.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1425-1433
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Gros (1⁄80)
CurrencyFlorin (1353-1713)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.34 g
Dimensions22.25 mm
Thickness0.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#202-1, Weiller#193, BV#203, Boudeau#1887
Obverse descriptionQuartered escutcheon of Bavaria and Palatinate, leaning over, under a crowned, valanced and toppet with peacock feathers helmet, divding the legend at 12 o`clock. All surrounded by an indoor pearled circle, the legend and an external dentition.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringELIƧAB`₀ DVCIS₀ BAVAR`₀ LVCE`
(Translation: Elisabeth of Görlitz, duchess in Bavaria and Luxembourg)
Reverse descriptionLuxemburgish shield with lion rampant to the left, on a field of 5 pieces, laid on a long patted cross, cutting the legend, all in a double-ribbed epicycloid with lobes ending with globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONE` ₀NOVA₀ LVCEN BVRG`₀
(Translation: New currency of Luxembourg)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1425-1433)  - -
Catalog ID2848023380
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