Sterling - John I

Issuer Loon, County of
Year 1276-1279
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sterling (⅓)
Currency Gros (1190-1366)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.22 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#20.8, Lucas#9, Baerten#5, Mayhew Sterling#2.31
Obverse description Triangular shield with arms of Loon. Legend in three parts
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ COMES DE LOS
(Translation: Count of Loon)
Reverse description Voided long double cross with letters (patron saint or moneyer`s name?) in the angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering I DEI GRATIA PETR
(Translation: John, by God`s grace Peter)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1276-1279) - -
Numisquare ID 8111770150
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