4 Grote - John III of Rode

€1.00
IssuerBremen, Archbishopric of
Year1499
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Grote (1/8)
CurrencyMark (1469-1510)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Levinson#I-405, Jungk#125
Obverse descriptionSeated draped full-length figure of St. Peter seated facing on throne, holding key and Gospel book; below, familial coat-of-arms
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IOh’S DEI · GR’ ARC’ · EPI’ · BR’ ·
(Translation: Johannes, by the Grace of God Archbishop of Bremen)
Reverse descriptionKey (civic coat-of-arms), legend surrounding.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringmOnETA · nOVA · VORDEnSIS · 1499
(Translation: New coinage of Verden)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1499  - Bremervorde mint -
Catalog ID5509371810
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