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Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 1.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jean the Blind (1310-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1346 |
| Value | Sterling (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois (963-1353) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#104041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long patted cross dividing the legend quartering and four groups with three dots. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MON ETA LVC ENB
Lettering (regular font): MON ETA LVC ENB
Translation: Mint of Luxembourg
Comment
Rare esterlin struck at the Luxembourg-City mint, part of the first "lushbournes".The weight of this esterlin varies greatly. The most of the pieces measured by Weiller is 1.13 g. The minimum value of 0.9 g. and the maximum value of 1.28 g.
b]Variants[/b] of the legend and punctuation:
- Obverse:
a. +ЄIWΛnES DNS Z REX B (first Є closed)
b. +ЄDIWΛNES• REX• B• (first Є open) (coin of this sheet)
c. +ЄDIWAnHЄS REX• B• (first Є open)
d. +ЄDIWΛnNЄS REX• B• (Є closed)
- Reveres:
a. MOn ETΛ LVC ЄNB (C closed)
b. MON ЄTΛ LVCE M(H)BG (C closed)
c. MOn ЄTΛ LVCE NBG (C open)
d. MOn ETA LVC MB'G (C closed)
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND (1309-1346) from County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is that it was minted during the reign of Jean the Blind, who was the Count of Luxembourg from 1309 to 1346. Despite being blind, Jean the Blind was known for his military prowess and political acumen, and he played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire during his lifetime.
