Groat - John III

€48,542.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1337-1339
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Witte#359-360
Obverse descriptionRampant lion facing left, a small eagle above starting legend. Border of eleven or twelve celery leafs and a lion.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringMOnETA ⚜ BRABAn`
(Translation: Coinage of Brabant)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing inner legend.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringI-O`. DV-X. LO-T. BR-ABx’ ; + BnDICTV: SIT: nOmE: DnI: nRI: IhV: XPI
(Translation: John, duke of Lothier and of Brabant ; blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1337)  - Witte #360 (11 celery leafs) -
ND (1339)  - Witte #359 (12 celery leafs) -
Catalog ID6867860260
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