© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Groats "Kromsteert" - John of Heinsberg ND
| Silver | 3.04 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John of Heinsberg (1419-1455) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1419-1455 |
| Value | 2 Groats |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend. Letters L' h' D' T' in the angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠MONE TA.EPS: LEOD: Z CO.D'.LO
Lettering (regular font): ✠MONE TA.EPS: LEOD: Z CO.D'.LO
Translation: Coinage of the Bishopric of Liege and County of Loon
Comment
This coin imitates the Double gros Kromsteert of Flanders minted by Philip the Good from 1419 (link below)Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design, with a crescent moon and stars on one side and a bishop's mitre on the other, symbolizing the religious and political power of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.
