© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat - Joanna and Wenceslas ND
1382 year| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I of Luxembourg (1355-1383) |
| Duchess | Joanna (1355-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1382 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee intersecting only the inner legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ODV CxLO TBR ABxI
+ WenceSL . DeI : GRA : LVCenB . BRAB : DVX
Translation:
Johanna, Duchess of Lorraine and Brabant
Wenceslas, by God's grace Duke of Luxembourg and Brabant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat coin from the Duchy of Brabant is that it features a unique combination of two rulers on its obverse side. The coin bears the effigies of Joanna, Duchess of Brabant, and Wenceslas, King of the Romans, who ruled the duchy together from 1382 until their deaths in 1406. This joint rule was a rare occurrence in medieval Europe, where monarchs typically ruled alone. The coin's design highlights the power-sharing agreement between the two rulers, making it a fascinating piece of history.
