Griffin - John of Bavaria

€308,246.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1389-1418
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Ecu (40)
CurrencyGros (1274-1456)
CompositionGold
Weight3.82 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#604, Delmonte G#316, Fr#286
Obverse descriptionGriffon seated and facing left, supporting shield with quartered arms of Bavaria-Palatinate
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ IOhS ⁑ DE ⁑ BAVAIA ⁑ ELC ⁑LEOD ⁑ Z ⁑ CO ⁑ LOSS ⁑
(Translation: John of Bavaria, elected (Bishop of) Liege, Count of Loon)
Reverse descriptionOrnate, floriate triple cross with small rampant lions in angles. In center, small shield of Bavaria in quadrilobe
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ SIT ⁑ NOMEN ⁑ DOMINI ⁑ BENEDICTVM ⁑X ⁑ HOC
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1389-1418)  - -
Catalog ID7496925810
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