Esterlin - John I shield

€304,755.00
IssuerNamur, County of
Year1309-1331
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueEsterlin (sterling) (⅓)
CurrencyGroot (-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.75 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Namur#86
Obverse descriptionShield with rampant lions facing left and diagonal band in each half. Legend in three parts
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering(from top of shield) R + I: COMES NAMV
(Translation: Jean, Count of Namur)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee, intersecting legend, with trefoils in the angles
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMOn eTA VILL SIS
(Translation: Coinage of Viesville)
Edge
MintNamur, Belgium (590-1719)
Viesville, Belgium(1189-1391)
MintageND (1309-1331)  - -
Catalog ID5254922400
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