© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Groat "Kromstaart" - John the Fearless ND
| Silver | 1.0 g |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John the Fearless (1404-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1418-1419 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend. Letters F L A D' in the angles of the cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ MONETA COMITIS FLAnD'
FLAD'
Lettering (regular font):
✠ MONETA COMITIS FLAND'
FLAD'
Translation: Coinage of the County of Flanders
Interesting fact
The ½ Groat "Kromstaart" coin features a unique design element - a small knot or bump on the forehead of the coin's portrait, which is said to symbolize the "fearless" personality of John the Fearless, the Duke of Burgundy who ruled the region during the coin's minting.
