© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat with Lion - Theoderic ND
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Loon (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Theoderic of Heinsberg (Dietrich von Heinsberg) (1336-1361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1361 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1190-1366) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée dividing inner legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ BEnEDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOmE ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI
✠ ThEORVC' × COMES
Lettering (regular font):
✠ BENEDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ IHV ⋮ XPI
✠ THEORVC' × COMES
Unabridged legend:
Benedictu sit nomen Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi
Theodericus Comes
Translation:
Blessed be the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Count Theoderic.
Comment
Imitates the Groot of Louis de Male of Flanders (see link below).
Interesting fact
The 1 Groat with Lion - Theoderic ND (1346-1361) coin from the County of Loon (Belgian States) features a unique design element - a lion's head on the obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power during the Middle Ages.