© Baudouin de Jonghe, 1901
© Baudouin de Jonghe, 1901
Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 1.4 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jean the Blind (1310-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1344 |
| Value | Sterling (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois (963-1353) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#95834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Patted long fine cross dividing the legend, quartering in four groups with three globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOn ETA MER AVD'
Lettering (regular font): MON ETA MER AVD'
Translation: Mint of Méraude
Comment
Rare esterlin, struck between 1309 and 1344 at the mint of Méraude (Poilvache)Type imitating directly the Anglo-Saxon denier (reigns of Edward I to Edward III), on the obverse the crowned head and on the reverse a cross quartering with 4 groups of 3 globules. Often referred to as "lushbournes" or "lussenburgers", these coins were imported massively into England, and caused great harm as they were of lighter weight and nature.
Excerpt from Bernays and Vannerus, 1910, p. 100
The weight of the coins listed by Weiller was: 1.28 g. 1.39 g. and 1.51 g.
Two variants of the legend of the obverse and reverse are known:
- Obverse:
a. + IOh' SBOЄMIЄ RЄXC' OL' B'
b. + IOh' SBOЄMЄ RЄXCOLB
- Reverse:
a. MOn ETA MER AVD'
b. MOn ETA MER AVD (without apostrophe)
Source:
- the illustrations in this sheet come from the article by M. de Jonghe, published in 1901 in the RBN, vol. LVII, pp. 317-320
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND (1309-1344) from County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 1.4 g is that it was minted during the reign of Jean the Blind, who was the Count of Luxembourg from 1309 until his death in 1344. 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.
