Sterling - John of Leuven

Issuer Herstal, Lordship of
Year 1285-1309
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sterling (⅓)
Currency Groot (1183-1506)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.2 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) vdCh 8#1.7, Lucas#11, Mayhew Sterling#84, VanH Atlas#590, Dengis Herstal#04.01-1
Obverse description Front-facing bust, wearing crown of roses
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ IOhAnnES ⵓ DE ⵓ LOVAnIO
(Translation: John of Leuven / Louvain)
Reverse description Long cross pattee intersecting legend, a group of three pellets in each angle
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering × DnS DE ⵓ hARSTEL ⵓ
(Translation: Lord of Herstal.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1285-1309) - -
Numisquare ID 9342734030
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