1/2 Gros - Jean the Blind

Issuer Luxembourg
Year 1309-1346
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Gros (1⁄40)
Currency Livre Tournois (963-1353)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.84 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#43-1, Weiller#37, BV#40
Obverse description Cavalier to the left wearing a crowned helmet which crosses the girdle, carrying in his left hand a shield with the eagle deployed and on the right a pennant cutting the legend. The horse cuts the legend with his legs. Legend between two pearled circles.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering +IOh`S⋮ DEI⋮ GRA⋮ REX BOEMIE
(Translation: Jean (the Blind), by the grace of God, King of Bohemia)
Reverse description Small patted cross, quartering with a crown in the 4th quarter, surrounded by a double legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering + MOnETA⋮ COMITATIS⋮ LVCEBVRG (ext.) + SIGNVM CRVCIS (int.)
(Translation: Mint of Luxembourg (ext.) The sign of the cross (int.))
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1309-1346) - -
Numisquare ID 4427196310
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