© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jean the Blind (1310-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1333 |
| Value | Sterling (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois (963-1353) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#94072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long patted cross dividing the legend, quartering and four groups of three globules. Legend between two pearled circles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: REX BOE ETP OL (aigle)
Lettering (regular font): REX BOE ETP OL (AIGLE)
Translation: King of Bohemia and Poland
Edge
Plain
Comment
One of the first English type esterlins struck between 1309 and 1333 at the Luxembourg mint.Jean the Blind dominated a small part of Poland and claimed the title of King of Poland.
The reason why he calls himself King of Poland P OL on the piece of this sheet. The true King of Poland, Casimir III the Great, paid him on August 24th, 1333, a considerable sum of 20,000 marks of silver, solely to obtain from him that he cease to adorn himself with the title. It is therefore assured that this type was struck before this date (BV, p. 94)
Average weight of 21 pieces: 1.3 g.
Two variants of the legend known for the obverse, none for the reverse:
a. ⋮IOhAnNЄ (eagle) S⋮ DЄI⋮ GRA
b. ⋮IOhAnNE (eagle) S⋮ DEI⋮ GRA
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Interesting fact
The Esterlin coin was minted during the reign of Jean the Blind, who was the Count of Luxembourg from 1309 to 1333. Despite being blind, Jean the Blind was known for his military prowess and his ability to rule effectively, earning him the nickname "the Blind" due to his bravery in battle. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during his reign and is highly sought after by collectors today.
