© Ed. Bernays, 1902
© Ed. Bernays, 1902
Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 1.12 g | - |
| 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 | 1.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long patted cross, freezes, 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
Esterlin of English type, undated, struck at the beginning of Jean l'Aveugle's reign at the mint of Méraude (Poilvache). Apart from the English type, the mint of Méraude imitates in this period especially currencies sought in Brabant, Liège and Namur.This type has a cross anchored at the beginning of the legend, against the type which has a patted cross begins with legend.
The average weight of 4 pieces analyzed by Weiller was 1.06 g.
Extreme weight: 0.91 and 1.24 g.
Few known variants, the legend of the obverse can end without apostrophe.
First description of this piece by Mr. Ed Bernays in 1902 in the RBN.
Source:
- the illustrations on this sheet come from the article of Mr. Ed. Bernays, published in 1902 in the RBN, vol. LVIII, p. 164
Interesting fact
The Esterlin coin 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 diplomatic skills, and he played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire during his time.
