1/2 Groat - John of Leuven

Issuer Herstal, Lordship of
Year 1285-1309
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (1183-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.0 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#1.10, VanH Atlas#592, Lucas#12, Dengis Herstal#04.03-1
Obverse description Crowned rampant lion left inside shield. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering MOnETA IOhAnnIS DE LOVAnIO
(Translation: Coinage of John of Leuven)
Reverse description Short cross pattee. Legend in two concentric rings between pearled circles surrounding.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ IOh`ES DE LOVAnIO ✠ nOmEn DOmInI SIT BEnEDICTVm
(Translation: John of Leuven / Louvain Blessed is the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1285-1309) - circa 1294-1300 -
Numisquare ID 3289697300
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