1/2 Gros - Jean the Blind

€96,119.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1309-1346
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Gros (1⁄40)
CurrencyLivre Tournois (963-1353)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.84 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#43-1, Weiller#37, BV#40
Obverse descriptionCavalier to the left wearing a crowned helmet which crosses the girdle, carrying in his left hand a shield with the eagle deployed and on the right a pennant cutting the legend. The horse cuts the legend with his legs. Legend between two pearled circles.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+IOh`S⋮ DEI⋮ GRA⋮ REX BOEMIE
(Translation: Jean (the Blind), by the grace of God, King of Bohemia)
Reverse descriptionSmall patted cross, quartering with a crown in the 4th quarter, surrounded by a double legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ MOnETA⋮ COMITATIS⋮ LVCEBVRG (ext.) + SIGNVM CRVCIS (int.)
(Translation: Mint of Luxembourg (ext.) The sign of the cross (int.))
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1309-1346)  - -
Catalog ID4427196310
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