1/2 Groat - John III English type

€2.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1338
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Witte#354
Obverse descriptionForward-facing crowned bust of Duke John, inside polylobe
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ MOnETA BRVXELLEnSIS
(Translation: Coinage of Brussels)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with three pellets in each corner, dividing interior legend
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringInterior: SIG nVM CRV CIS Exterior: ✠ BNDICTV : SIT : NOmEN : DNI : nRI
(Translation: Interior: Sign of the cross Exterior: Blessed is the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1338)  - -
Catalog ID9553162410
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