Sterling - Henry of Leuven

Issuer Herstal, Lordship of
Year 1245-1285
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sterling (⅓)
Currency Groot (1183-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.11 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#1.3, VanH Atlas#587, Lucas#5, Dengis Herstal#03.01
Obverse description Shield with crowned rampant lion facing left.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering HENRICVS ☩ DNS
(Translation: Henry, Lord.)
Reverse description Long double cross with balls at tips. Letters in the angles spelling moneyer`s name.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering G h I S · DE HARSSTAL ·
(Translation: Ghislanus of Herstal.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1245-1285) - Around 1280 -
Numisquare ID 9060726440
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