1/2 Groat - John III Shield type, Leuven

€1.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1329-1337
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.04 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Witte#341
Obverse descriptionShield with quartered arms of Brabant-Limburg, six trefoils in pairs in field surrounding shield
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ IOhES : DVX : BRABA : ET : LEB
(Translation: John, Duke of Brabant and Limburg)
Reverse descriptionFloriate triple cross dividing legend. L O V A in angles
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MOnETA nOVAⵓ
(Translation: New coinage (of Leuven))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1329-1337)  - -
Catalog ID3910693390
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