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Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 0.93 g | 18.44 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 | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 18.44 mm |
| Thickness | 0.56 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long patted cross, dividing the legend, quartering and four groups of three globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VILE LVCE MBV(IBV) GEH
Lettering (regular font): VILE LVCE MBV(IBV) GEH
Translation: City of Luxembourg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rare esterlin, undated, struck at the Luxembourg City mint.A type imitating directly the Anglo-Saxon denarius (reigns of Edward I to Edward III), with the head crowned from the front, framed by long curls covering the ears and on the reverse a confined cross with 4 groups of 3 globules, dividing the legend. Often referred to as "lushbournes" or "lussenburgers".
Average weight of 27 pieces: 1.19 g. (Weiller, p. 30)
Variants of legends and punctuation:
- 10 for the obverse and
- 12 for the reverse (all catalogs combined)
The legend of the piece represented on this sheet seems unpublished:
Compared to the catalogs it would be a variant of the following numbers:
- L# 44-var Probst
reverse GEH instead of CEH
- W# 49 type var/d. Weiller
reverse identical to the n ° d.
- BV# 53-var Bernays & Vannerus
reverse 8 different points
More similarities with the variety mentioned by B&V (obv. 3 pts / rev. 2 pts)
(Show me your variants by PM, please)
Interesting fact
The Esterlin coin , which features Jean the Blind, is a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors. It is considered a prized piece of numismatic history, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and rarity.
