Luxembourg Gros - John the Baptist, 1419 – 1425
1st type
Information
Country
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Currency
Duchy - Florin
(1353 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gros - John the Baptist
Year
1419 – 1425
Ruler
John of Bavaria
(1389–1418)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.49
Diameter (mm)
28.1
Thickness (mm)
0.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gros - John the Baptist from Luxembourg. Issued from 1419 to 1425. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.1 mm and weighs 2.49 g.
- Obverse
- Griffon 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. (Jean, Duke of Bavaria and heir of Holland(Words separated by rosettes))
- Reverse
- Luxemburgish shield with lion crowned on the left, posed on a patted cross, long, dividing the legend, pearled circles inside and outside (New currency struck in Luxembourg)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1419-1425) | — |
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