Sterling - John III Castle, Brussels

€139,645.00
IssuerBrabant, Duchy of
Year1318-1355
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sterling (⅓)
CurrencyGroot (1183-1506)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Witte#307, Vanhoudt#G248
Obverse descriptionCastle gate flanked by two towers.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ ·  I ·  DVX ·  DE ·  BRABAnTIA
(Translation: John, Duke of Brabant)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing legend and reeded inner circle, 3 pellets in each angle
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMOnETA BRVXEL
(Translation: Coinage of Brussels)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1318-1355)  - -
Catalog ID8734561280
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