Groat 'Saint Peter' - John of Arkel

Issuer Liege, Prince-bishopric of
Year 1373-1376
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat
Currency Gros (1274-1456)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.6 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#576, vdCh 8#Page 166, Dengis Liege#577
Obverse description Front facing bust of Saint Peter nimbate, inside a polylobe, holding a book in his right hand and keys in left. Below, the shield with Arkel arms divides legend.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ MOnETA ⵓ SA ⸰ ⸰ nCTI ⵓ PETRI
(Translation: Coinage of St. Peter)
Reverse description Floriate triple cross
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ IOHAnnES ⁑ EPS ⁑ LEODIEnSIS
(Translation: John, Bishop of Liege)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1373-1376) - -
Numisquare ID 3002583070
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