© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat "Kromstaart" - John the Fearless ND
| Silver | 1.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John the Fearless (1404-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1418-1419 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308810 |
|---|---|
| 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'
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA COMITIS FLAND'
Translation: Coinage of the County of Flanders
Interesting fact
The coin's design features a unique "kromstaart" (curly tail) motif on the reverse side, which gives the coin its name.
