1/2 Groat 'Braspenning' - John the Fearless

Issuer Flanders, County of
Year 1409-1416
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (864-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#10, 28
Obverse description Shields of Burgundy and Flanders side-by-side, topped with an ornate helmet.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IOhS ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ Z ⵓ COM ⵓ FLAND ⵓ
(Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse description Cross pattee with alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ MONETA ⋮ nOVA ⋮ COMETIS ⋮ FLAnD`
(Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1409-1416) - -
Numisquare ID 2673188630
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