2 Helms - John of Heinsberg

€308,306.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1419-1434
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Groats
CurrencyGros (1274-1456)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.0 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#650, VanH Atlas#G 1007
Obverse descriptionTilted shield of Heinsberg topped by an ornate helmet, all inside a polylobe of small arcs.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIOhES ⁑ EPS ⁑ LED ⁑ DVX ⁑ BVLO ⁑ C ⁑ LOSS
(Translation: John, Bishop of Liege, Duke of Bouillon, Count of Loon)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee intersecting legend over a polylobe of 16 arcs. At the center, a Heinsberg shield lays over the cross.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMOnE` nOVA⁑ FACTA hASSE`
(Translation: New coinage made in Hasselt)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1419-1434)  - -
Catalog ID3392920150
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