Gelderland (1381) groot
This specimen was lot 1139 in Jean Elsen sale 162 (Brussels, June 2025), where it sold for €120 (about US$166 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"NEDERLAND, GELDERLAND, Hertogdom, Willem I (1371-1402), AR groot met de helm, ordonnantie van 17 september 1381, Arnhem. Vz/ Toernooihelm in een zespas. Kz/ Kort gevoet kruis met in de hoeken S(utphen) - A(rnhem) - N(ijmegen) - R(oermond). Mooie patina. (Netherlands, duchy of Gelderland, William I, 1371-1402, silver groat of the helmet, per the ordinance of September 17, 1381, Arnhem mint. Obverse: tournament helm in polylobe; reverse: short cross cantonned with "S - A - N - R". nice patina, Very Fine.)"
This groschen or groot or groat or patard was struck in Roermond (N#434187) and Arnhem (N#305232), according to Numista.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 2.1-2.6 g, silver, this specimen 2,23 g.
Catalog reference: v.d.Ch. 7, 12.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 162: Collection Jacques Druart, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.
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