2 Groats "Dobbelen Penninck Jans" - John IV ND
| Billon (.407 silver) (increasing to 0.522) | 4.65 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John IV (1415-1427) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1417-1419 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.407 silver) (increasing to 0.522) |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattee with alternating lions and lilies in the angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA NOVA DVC BRABANTI ET LIMB
Lettering (regular font): MONETA NOVA DVC BRABANTI ET LIMB
Translation: New coinage of the duchies of Brabant and Limburg
Comment
The type was copied from the money of the Count of Flanders, John without Fear. According to de Witte, the composition was specified at 5 deniers 2 ¼ grains argent-le-roi (0.407) and 50 ½ to the mark (4.84 gr.) for production at Vilvoorde in 1417, and at 6 deniers 13 grains (0.522), 4.79 grams for the 1419 production at Maastricht.
There are two varieties according to whether the A are barred (2d emission according to Elsen) or are not (1st emission).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Dobbelen Penninck Jans" coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic change in the Duchy of Brabant. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by John IV in 1417, which aimed to stabilize the economy and promote trade. The use of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable for everyday transactions. Despite the coin's relatively low silver content, it still held significant value and was widely used throughout the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1417) | 468135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1418-1419) | 473135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Groats "Dobbelen Penninck Jans" - John IV ND (1417-1419) coin.
