Sterling - John the Blind

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1309-1333
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSterling (1⁄60)
CurrencyLivre Tournois (963-1353)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.33 g
Dimensions17.8 mm
Thickness0.62 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#49-1, Weiller#40, BV#45
Obverse descriptionCrowned head en face surrounded by an inner pearled circle, the legend and an outer pearled circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+IOhANnES DEI GRA`
(Translation: John, by the grace of God...)
Reverse descriptionLong patted cross, freezes, dividing the legend, cantoned with four groups of three globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREX BO˘E ETP O˘L˘O
(Translation: ... King of Bohemia and Poland.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1309-1333)  - -
Catalog ID4739232000
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