1/2 Griffin - John of Bavaria

Issuer Liege, Prince-bishopric of
Year 1389
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat
Currency Gros (1274-1456)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.25 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#614
Obverse description Griffon seated, facing left, supporting shield of Bavaria-Palatinate
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ IOhS × DE × BAVARIA ELE × LEODE
(Translation: John of Bavaria, elected (Bishop of) Liege)
Reverse description Long cross pattée which intersects legend, over polylobe. In center, small shield of Bavaria.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠MON ETA L EODI ECIS
(Translation: Coinage of Liege)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1389) - -
Numisquare ID 1036480680
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