Luxembourg Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz, 1425 – 1433
widow of John of Bavaria
Information
Country
Luxembourg
Currency
Duchy - Florin
(1353 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz
Year
1425 – 1433
Ruler
Elizabeth of Görlitz
(1411–1443)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
0.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz from Luxembourg. Issued from 1425 to 1433. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- 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. (Elizabeth, by the grace of God, Duchess of Bavaria and Luxembourg)
- Reverse
- 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. (New currency of Luxembourg)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1425-1433) | — |
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