1/2 Groat `Braspenning` - John the Fearless

€308,805.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1409-1416
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#10, 28#
Obverse descriptionShields of Burgundy and Flanders side-by-side, topped with an ornate helmet.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIOhS ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ Z ⵓ COM ⵓ FLAND ⵓ
(Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionCross pattee with alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MONETA ⋮ nOVA ⋮ COMETIS ⋮ FLAnD`
(Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1409-1416)  - -
Catalog ID2673188630
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