Sterling - John I

€328,728.00
IssuerLoon, County of
Year1276-1279
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sterling (⅓)
CurrencyGros (1190-1366)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.22 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#20.8, Lucas#9, Baerten#5, Mayhew Sterling#2.31
Obverse descriptionTriangular shield with arms of Loon. Legend in three parts
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ COMES DE LOS
(Translation: Count of Loon)
Reverse descriptionVoided long double cross with letters (patron saint or moneyer`s name?) in the angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringI DEI GRATIA PETR
(Translation: John, by God`s grace Peter)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1276-1279)  - -
Catalog ID8111770150
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