Groat - John of Arkel Bust & crozier

€308,168.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1364-1378
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat
CurrencyGros (1274-1456)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#569
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of bishop, mitered, raising right hand in blessing and holding crozier in left, above shield of Arkel which divides legend
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIOh`S ✿ EPS✿ ✿LEODIEnSIS
(Translation: John, Bishop of Liege)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée inside double legend
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOmE ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XP ✠ MOnETA ✿ LEODES`
(Translation: Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Coinage of Liege)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ?  - -
ND (1364-1378)  - Liege mint; Dengis 569 -
Catalog ID8750676600
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