© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Tournose - John I ND
| Silver | 2.84 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Cleves (Cleves, German States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John (Johann) (1347-1368) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1347-1368 |
| Value | 1 Tournose = 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Pfennig |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#157864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross patée in inner circle, double legend surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+BNDICTV:SIT:NOMEN:DNI:NRI:IH
+MONETA:WESEL
Lettering (regular font):
+BNDICTV:SIT:NOMEN:DNI:NRI:IH
+MONETA:WESEL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John I, who was the Count of Cleves from 1347 to 1368. During his rule, the County of Cleves was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and the coinage of the region was heavily influenced by the Empire's currency standards. The 1 Tournose coin, made of silver and weighing 2.84 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been a common sight in the markets and shops of the time. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and cultural exchange that took place across Europe during the Middle Ages.
