2 Griffins - John of Bavaria

€308,243.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groats
CurrencyGros (1274-1456)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#611
Obverse descriptionGriffon seated and facing left, supporting shield of Bavaria-Palatinate
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ IOhS ⁑ DE ⁑ BAVAIA ⁑ ELE ⁑ LEOD ⁑ Z ⁑ CO ⁑ LOS
(Translation: John of Bavaria, Elected (Bishop of) Liege and Count of Loon)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend, over quadrilobe with small rampant lion in each lobe. In center, small shield of Bavaria.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MONE TA ⁑ NOV A ⁑ LEOD IENCIS
(Translation: New coinage of Liege)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1389)  - -
Catalog ID5390164890
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