© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Drielander" - John IV ND
| Billon (.479 silver) | 2.96 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John IV (1415-1427) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1420-1421 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.479 silver) |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Short cross pattee with alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ SIT ⋆ NOMEN ⋆ DOMINI ⋆ BENEDICTVM
✠ MONETA : FCA : BRVXELLE
Lettering (regular font):
✠ SIT ⋆ NOMEN ⋆ DOMINI ⋆ BENEDICTVM
✠ MONETA : FCA : BRVXELLE
Translation:
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Coinage struck in Brussels
Comment
The name of Drielander given to these currencies derives from what they had in the three countries of Brabant, Hainaut and Holland, subject to the authority of John IV.Two variants exist:
FCA BRVXELLE reverse legend (main photos, W.446)
DVX BRABANTIE reverse legend (W. 445):
