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Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 1.33 g | 18.20 mm |
| Issuer | County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jean the Blind (1310-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1324-1344 |
| Value | Sterling (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois (963-1353) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 18.20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Small, leafy, triple-ribbed cross, surrounded by the legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA⦂ MERAVDES
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA⦂ MERAVDES
Translation: Currency of Méraude
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rare esterlin type Brabancon (said Brabantinus), struck between 1324 and 1344 at the mint of Meraude (Poilvache).Literal copy of the , Duke of Brabant from 1312 to 1355 (hence the name Brabantinus) and John II, count of Namur from 1330 to 1335. (BV, p.131)
The word REX on the right is sometimes flanked by two points and the legend of the reverse may end with an apostrophe.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND (1324-1344) from County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 1.33 g is that it was minted during the reign of Jean the Blind, who was the Count of Luxembourg from 1324 to 1344. Despite being blind, Jean the Blind was known for his military prowess and his ability to rule effectively, which is reflected in the coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable material.
