Luxembourg ½ Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz, 1425 – 1433
widow of John of Bavaria
Information
Country
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Currency
Duchy - Florin
(1353 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz
Year
1425 – 1433
Ruler
Elizabeth of Görlitz
(1411–1443)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.34
Diameter (mm)
22.25
Thickness (mm)
0.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz from Luxembourg. Issued from 1425 to 1433. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.25 mm and weighs 1.34 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered 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. (Elisabeth of Görlitz, duchess in Bavaria and Luxembourg)
- Reverse
- Luxemburgish 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. (New currency of Luxembourg)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1425-1433) | — |
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