© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat "Braspenning" - John the Fearless ND
| Silver | 2.63 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John the Fearless (1404-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1409-1416 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within circle, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MONETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ COMETIS ⋮ FLANDRIE.
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA ⋮ NOVA ⋮ COMETIS ⋮ FLANDRIE.
Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders
Comment
John I of Burgundy (I of Flanders) [1371-1419] called John the Fearless (Jan zonder Vrees). Son of Philip the Bold.Interesting fact
The coin's design features a unique combination of Christian and pagan elements, reflecting the cultural influences of the time. On one side, it depicts Saint John the Baptist, while on the other, it shows a image of a Braspenning, a mythical creature said to have the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. This blending of religious and mythological symbols is a distinctive feature of medieval art and coinage.
