Luxembourg ½ Gros - John of Bavaria, 1424 – 1425
2nd type
Information
Country
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Currency
Duchy - Florin
(1353 – 1713)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Gros - John of Bavaria
Year
1424 – 1425
Ruler
John of Bavaria
(1389–1418)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.28
Diameter (mm)
23.3
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Gros - John of Bavaria from Luxembourg. Issued from 1424 to 1425. Struck in Silver. Measures 23.3 mm and weighs 1.28 g.
- Obverse
- Quartered shield of Bavaria-Palatinate, leaning, under a crowned helmet, valanced and crowned with peacock feathers, legend between an inner and outer girdle (Jean, Duke of Bavaria and heir to Holland)
- Reverse
- Luxemburgish shield with a rampant lion to the left, on a field of five pieces, laid on a long patted cross, dividing the legend, all in an epicycloid with double rib ending in globules. Legend between two pearled circles. (New currency of Luxembourg)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1424-1425) | — |
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