Esterlin Quarter Gros - Jean the Blind

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1309-1346
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Gros (1⁄80)
CurrencyLivre Tournois (963-1353)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.95 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#82-1, Weiller#66, BV#81
Obverse descriptionWorn arms of Bohemia-Luxemburg in a quadrilobe adorned with lys with re-entrant angles. Legend between two pearled circles.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ IOhAnnES⋮ REX• BOEMIE
(Translation: John (the Blind), King of Bohemia)
Reverse descriptionLong patted cross dividing the legend, quartering alternately two eagles and two Bohemian lions. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMOn ETA MER AVD
(Translation: Mint of Méraude)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1309-1346)  - -
Catalog ID3374544380
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