1/2 Griffin - John of Bavaria

Issuer Liege, Prince-bishopric of
Year 1389-1418
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Griffin (20)
Currency Gros (1274-1456)
Composition Gold
Weight 1.95 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#317
Obverse description Griffon seated and facing left, supporting shield with quartered arms of Bavaria-Palatinate
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ IOhS DE BAVAIA ELC LEOD ZC L
(Translation: John of Bavaria, elected (Bishop of) Liege, Count of Loon)
Reverse description Ornate, floriate triple cross with small rampant lions in angles. In center, small shield of Bavaria in quadrilobe
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ SIT NOMEN DOMINI BENEDICT
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1389-1418) - -
Numisquare ID 3827436250
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