© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Esterlin - John I shield ND
| Silver | 0.75 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Namur (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | John I (Jan I) (1297-1331) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1331 |
| Value | Esterlin (sterling) (⅓) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee, intersecting legend, with trefoils in the angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOn eTA VILL SIS
Lettering (regular font): MON ETA VILL SIS
Translation: Coinage of Viesville
Comment
Weight of this coin is highly variable.Though Jean I of Namur reigned from 1297-1331, the coin is dated from 1309 as it copies the design of the esterlin of Jean II of Brabant which dates from 1309 (reference below)
A similar type minted at Namur has different legends, as follows:
Obverse: MON eTA.NA MVR.CI
REverse: I:CO MeS nAm V'CI
VanHoudt G 2185, and Chalon, Namur 80
