© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - Robert III of Bethune Tournois castle ND
| Silver | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Flanders (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Robert III of Flanders (1305-1322) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1305-1306 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tournois style castle inside a border of 12 small circles each containing a leaf
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MONETA:FLAND'E
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA:FLAND'E
Translation:
Moneta Flandriae.
Coin of Flanders.
Comment
The design of this coin imitates the gros tournois of Philip IV of FranceInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat coin featuring Robert III of Bethune is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the County of Flanders. The coin was issued in 1305-1306, during a period of political instability and conflict between the County of Flanders and the Kingdom of France. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region.
