Groat `Tournois` - John of Leuven

€318,191.00
IssuerHerstal, Lordship of
Year1285-1309
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (Groot)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.83 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#32.3, Vanhoudt#–, Lucas#18
Obverse descriptionShort cross pattée. Latin text between pearled circles surrounding.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ IOhS ⋮ D ⋮ LOVAnIO ✠ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOM ⋮ IhS ⋮ QVI ⋮ VCAT ⋮ XPC
(Translation: John of Leuven Blessed is he who speaks in the name of Jesus Christ)
Reverse descriptionTournois castle or gate. Latin text surrounding and border of twelve fluer-de-lis between pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ mOnETA RVThES
(Translation: Coinage of Rutten)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1285-1309)  - -
Catalog ID5882822320
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