© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Kromstaart" - John the Fearless ND
| Silver | 3.46 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Burgundian Netherlands (County of Flanders, Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John the Fearless (1404-1419) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1418-1419 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (864-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, letters F L A D' in corners.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ MONETA ⋮ COMITIS ⋮FLANDRIE
FLAD'
Lettering (regular font):
✠ MONETA ⋮ COMITIS ⋮FLANDRIE
FLAD'
Translation: Coinage of the County of Flanders
Comment
Jean I. de Bougogne (Ier. de Flandre) [1371-1419] known as Jean sans Peur (Jan zonder Vrees). Son of Philip the Bold.Ref: Deschamp de Pas. Lam. XI-31
Interesting fact
The coin's design features a unique "kromstaart" (curly tail) motif on the reverse side, which is believed to have been inspired by the coat of arms of the Counts of Flanders.
