© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - John of Namur, Regent ND
| Silver | 3.95 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | John of Namur, regent (1302-1303) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1302-1303 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Castle gate with legend around, and a border of twelve arcs/semi-circles each containing three pellets
Script: Latin
Lettering: + mOnETA ALOST
Translation: Coinage of Aalst
Comment
Hostilities broke out between Guy Dampierre of Flanders and Philip IV of France in the mid-1290s, culminating in Guy, and his two eldest sons, Robert and William being imprisoned by Philip starting in January, 1300.John, Marquis of Namur, was a younger son of Guy by a second marriage, and assumed the regency of Flanders.
Interesting fact
The 1 Groat coin from the County of Flanders, featuring John of Namur, Regent ND (1302-1303), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time. Additionally, the coin weighs 3.95 grams, which is a relatively small weight for a coin of its size and material. This suggests that the coin may have been designed to be easily portable and convenient for everyday transactions.
