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½ Groat - Louis I of Nevers (Ghent) ND (1322-1346) front ½ Groat - Louis I of Nevers (Ghent) ND (1322-1346) back
½ Groat - Louis I of Nevers (Ghent) ND (1322-1346) photo
© V. GLADYSH
½ Groat - Louis I of Nevers (Ghent) ND (1322-1346) front ½ Groat - Louis I of Nevers (Ghent) ND (1322-1346) back
© V. GLADYSH

½ Groat - Louis I of Nevers Ghent ND

 
Silver (Silver) 2 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
 County of Flanders (Belgian States)
Count
 Louis I of Nevers (1322-1346)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1322-1346
Value
 ½ Groschen (Groot)
Currency
 Groot (864-1506)
Composition
 Silver (Silver)
Weight
 2 g
Diameter
 22 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#52275
Rarity index
 94%

Reverse

Long cross dividing legend quartered by two lions and two eagles

Lettering: LVDO - VIC: C - OMES - FL°AD'

Translation: Louis count of Flanders

Comment

Known as Leeuwengroot in Dutch.

There exist a variant of calligraphy for the A in the legends.
Crossed A (Gaillard 187):