2 Groats `Braspenning` - John the Fearless Crossed As

€309,742.00
IssuerFlanders, County of
Year1417-1418
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (864-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.7 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#X-26, Martiny G2#89
Obverse descriptionShields of Burgundy and Flanders below an ornate helmet. The letter A in FLANDRIE has a crossbar.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringiOhS ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ z ⵓ COmeS ⵓ FLandrie
(Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee with alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles. Letters A in legend have crossbar.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ mONeTa : NOVa : COmeTiS : FLaNdrie.
(Translation: Coinage of the County of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1417-1418)  - -
Catalog ID7701740150
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