© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat - John I quadrilobe ND
| Silver | 1.71 g |
| Issuer | County of Namur (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John I (Jan I) (1297-1331) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1322-1331 |
| Value | Demi-gros (half gros) (½) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee with uninterrupted double legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
(Exterior): + BNDICTVM:SIT:nOmen:nRI:DnI
(Interior): + MOnETA VET'RIVIL'
Lettering (regular font):
(EXTERIOR): + BNDICTVM:SIT:NOMEN:NRI:DNI
(INTERIOR): + MONETA VET'RIVIL'
Translation:
Blessed be the name of our Lord
Coinage of Viesville
Comment
This rare type was issued as part of a monetary union between Namur and Flanders that dated from 1322.Interesting fact
The ½ Groat coin from County of Namur (Belgian States) minted during the reign of John I (1322-1331) features a unique quadrilobe design, which means it has four lobes or clover-like shapes on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This design was used to distinguish the coin from other similar coins minted in the same period.
