Griffin - John of Bavaria

€308,221.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat
CurrencyGros (1274-1456)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.25 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#613
Obverse descriptionGriffon seated and facing left, supporting a shield of Bavaria-Palatinate
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ IOhS ⁑ DE BAVAIA ⁑ELE ⁑ LEOD ⁑ Z ⁑ C ⁑ L
(Translation: John of Bavaria, elected (Bishop of) Liege and Count of Loon)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee which intersects legend over a quadrilobe. In center, small shield of Bavaria.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ MONE TA ⁑ NOV A ⁑ LEOD IENCIS
(Translation: New coinage of Liege)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1389)  - -
Catalog ID6146309290
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