1/2 Griffin - John of Bavaria

€308,217.00
IssuerLiege, Prince-bishopric of
Year1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyGros (1274-1456)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#614
Obverse descriptionGriffon seated, facing left, supporting shield of Bavaria-Palatinate
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ IOhS × DE × BAVARIA ELE × LEODE
(Translation: John of Bavaria, elected (Bishop of) Liege)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée which intersects legend, over polylobe. In center, small shield of Bavaria.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠MON ETA L EODI ECIS
(Translation: Coinage of Liege)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1389)  - -
Catalog ID1036480680
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