2 Groats 'Braspenning' - John the Fearless Uncrossed As

Issuer Flanders, County of
Year 1409-1416
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Groschen (Groot)
Currency Groot (864-1506)
Composition Billon (.400 silver)
Weight 4.80 g
Diameter 32 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DePas#X-26, Martiny G2#80, Boudeau#2249
Obverse description
Shields of Burgundy and Flanders below an ornate helmet. Letter Λ in FLΛNDRIE has no crossbar.
Obverse script
Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering
iOhS : DVX : BVrG : z : COmES : FLAndrie
(Translation: John, Duke of Burgundy and Count of Flanders)
Reverse description
Cross pattee with alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles. The letters Λ in the legend do not have crossbar.
Reverse script
Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering
+ mOneTA : nOVA : COmeTeS : FLANdrie.
(Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders)
Edge
Mint
Mintage
ND (1409-1416) Gand - -
Numisquare ID
5257878530
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