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1 Sterling 'Brabantinus' - William II
| Issuer | Duchy of Jülich |
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| Year | 1361-1393 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Reverse description | An ornate floral or floriated cross occupies the central field, its arms terminating in decorative trefoil or foliate finials, a design type closely associated with the Brabantine sterling tradition. The cross is set within a beaded inner circle, around which the circumferential legend +MONTA IVLIACENS is disposed, identifying the mint of Jülich. The overall composition follows the established Brabantinus sterling type, widely circulated in the Lower Rhine region during the second half of the 14th century. |
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| Reverse lettering | +MONTA IVLIACENS |
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William II of Jülich struck these small sterlings in deliberate imitation of the Brabant sterling — hence the type name — at a moment when the Rhine corridor was saturated with competing petty coinages from a dozen overlapping jurisdictions. The Brabantinus design carried trade credibility that Jülich's own types simply didn't command, making the imitation a practical monetary decision rather than mere flattery.
Noss 51b distinguishes this variety within a closely related group; the die classification turns on small details that are easily missed without direct comparison to the Noss plates.