Groat - John III

Issuer Megen, Lordship of
Year 1359-1414
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat (Groot)
Currency Denier (843-1385)
Composition
Weight 1.92 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#–
Obverse description Crowned helmet with lion facing to the left above, flanked by the coats of arms of the Empire and Megen. Quatrifoil surrounding, flowers in the outer corners.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ IOhAnnES ⋮ COmES ⋮ DdV ⋮ mEGEn…VS
(Translation: John, Lord of Megen)
Reverse description Half long footed cross
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering BnDICTV SIT nmE DnI nRI mAG mOnETA mEGEnS
(Translation: Money of Megen)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1359-1414) - -
Numisquare ID 6979300820
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