Esterlin - Jean the Blind

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1309-1344
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSterling (1⁄60)
CurrencyLivre Tournois (963-1353)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#74-1, Weiller#76, BV#74
Obverse descriptionCrowned head en face, framed by long curls covering the ears. Surrounded by the legend between two pearled circles.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ IOh` SBOEMIE REXC` OL` B`
(Translation: + Iohannes, Boemie Rex, Comes LucemBurgensis + Jean (`The Blind), King of Bohemia, Count of Luxembourg)
Reverse descriptionPatted long fine cross dividing the legend, quartering in four groups with three globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMOn ETA MER AVD`
(Translation: Mint of Méraude)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1309-1344)  - -
Catalog ID6599859110
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