© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Groats "Thuyne" - John IV ND
1419 year| Silver | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John IV (1415-1427) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1419 |
| Value | 2 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#348665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée intersecting ornate inner quadrilobe, dividing legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnET ⋮ NOV ⋮ FAC ⋮ IN DEN ⋮ VROEHOE
Lettering (regular font): MONET ⋮ NOV ⋮ FAC ⋮ IN DEN ⋮ VROEHOE
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Facta in den Vroehof
Translation: New coinage struck at Vroenhof
Comment
A very unusual type in that it is historicaly a type of the northern Low Countries (Holland), but in this case is struck in the name of john of Brabant, but bears combined arms of Bavaria (lozenges) and Brabant-Limburg (rampant lions).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Groats "Thuyne" coin from the Duchy of Brabant is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy on the reverse side, which was not commonly seen on coins of that time.
