1/4 Groat 'Braspenning' - John the Fearless

Issuer Flanders, County of
Year 1409-1416
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (864-1506)
Composition Billon (.320 silver)
Weight 0.89 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#10, 29
Obverse description Helmet above a tilted Burgundian shield
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IOHS ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ COM ⵓ FLAND
(Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse description Long cross pattee intersecting legend. Alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles of the cross
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering MONETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ FLANDRIA
(Translation: New coinage of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1409-1416) - -
Numisquare ID 7563550710
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