2 Groats 'Braspenning' - John the Fearless Crossed As

Issuer Flanders, County of
Year 1417-1418
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (864-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.7 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#X-26, Martiny G2#89
Obverse description Shields of Burgundy and Flanders below an ornate helmet. The letter A in FLANDRIE has a crossbar.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering iOhS ⵓ DVX ⵓ BVRG ⵓ z ⵓ COmeS ⵓ FLandrie
(Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse description Long cross pattee with alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles. Letters A in legend have crossbar.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ mONeTa : NOVa : COmeTiS : FLaNdrie.
(Translation: Coinage of the County of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1417-1418) - -
Numisquare ID 7701740150
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