© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - Arnold V Tournois castle ND
| Silver | 4.1 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Loon (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Arnold V (1279-1323) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1279-1323 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1190-1366) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tournois castle with legend surrounding, border of twelve holly leaves in arcs.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MOnETA · hASELT
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA · HASELT
Unabridged legend: Moneta Hasseletensis
Translation: Coinage of Hasselt
Comment
Legend variants exist.
Design imitating the French gros tournois.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat coin from the County of Loon is that it features an image of Arnold V, the Count of Loon, on one side, and a depiction of the Tournois castle on the other. This coin was minted during Arnold's reign from 1279 to 1323 and is made of silver, weighing 4.1 grams.
