Rolduc, the French (and later most common) name for the manor of Hertogenrade, which came into the possession of the Dukes
of Limburg in the 12th century. The Abbey of Kloostenrade was founded within this manor in 1104; however, from the 17th century
onwards it was also known as Rolduc and is now situated in the municipality of Kerkrade. Walram IV (1247–1280), received permission
from the German Emperor to move the Limburg mint to Rolduc. Following his victory at the Battle of Woeringen (1288), Duke
John I of Brabant (1267–1294) had coins struck at Rolduc bearing his new title as Duke of Limburg and the quartered coat of
arms of Brabant-Limburg, initially with the letters RODE between the legs of the cross, and later with MONETA RODEN in the
inscription.
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