© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Braspenning" - John the Fearless Uncrossed As ND
| Billon (.400 silver) | 4.80 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John the Fearless (1404-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1409-1416 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 4.80 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cross pattee with alternating fleur-de-lis and lions in the angles. The letters Λ in the legend do not have crossbar.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + mOneTA : nOVA : COmeTeS : FLANdrie.
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA : NOVA : COMETES : FLANDRIE.
Translation: New coinage of the County of Flanders
Comment
First emission, 1409-1416. This emission has letter A without a bar in the middle of the A (A zonder dwarstreep)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Braspenning" coin is that it was minted during the reign of John the Fearless, who was the Count of Flanders and Duke of Burgundy in the early 15th century. The coin features an image of John the Fearless on horseback, with his name "Johannes" inscribed above him. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, reflect the economic and political influence of the Burgundian Netherlands during this time period.
