© B. de Jonghe, 1907
© B. de Jonghe, 1907
Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 1.37 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 | 1.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Long patted cross, freezes, dividing the legend, quartering and four groups with three globules. Legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IOh' HESD EIG RAC
Lettering (regular font): IOH' HESD EIG RAC
Comment
Type struck between 1309 and 1335 at the Luxembourg City mint.Several variants of the legend and punctuation are known.
Source:
- the illustrations on this sheet come from the article of N. B de Jonghe, published in 1907 in the RBN, vol. LXIII, pp.184
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Esterlin - Jean the Blind ND (1309-1346) from County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 1.37 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 1346. 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.
