Gold Écu - John of Heinsberg

Issuer Liege, Prince-bishopric of
Year 1419-1455
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Gold Ecu (40)
Currency Gros (1274-1456)
Composition Gold
Weight 3.2 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Delmonte G#321, Fr#289
Obverse description John on throne in gothic stall, sword in right hand and left hand resting on shield with arms.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ IOhS ⁑ DEI ⁑ GRA ⁑ × EPS × LEOD ⁑ Z ⁑ COM ⁑ LOS
(Translation: John, by God`s grace Bishop of liege and Count of Looz (Loon))
Reverse description Floriate cross with quatrefoil in the centre, within quadrilobe with trefoils in exterior angles.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ XPC ⁑ VINCIT ⁑ XPC ⁑ REGNAT ⁑ XPC ⁑ IMPERAT
(Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1419-1455) - -
Numisquare ID 8249155470
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