© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Esterlin with lions - Jean the Blind ND
| Silver | 1.21 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Count | Jean the Blind (1310-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1324-1342 |
| Value | Sterling (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre Tournois (963-1353) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#129004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Small, leafy, triple-ribbed cross, surrounded by the legend between two pearled circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MONETA MERAVDI
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA MERAVDI
Edge
Plain
Comment
Extremely rare coin, resulting from the Brabant-Hainaut monetary agreement of 17/12/1323.Struck at the monetary workshop of Méraude (Poilvache).
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Esterlin with lions - Jean the Blind ND (1324-1342) from County of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) made of Silver weighing 1.21 g is that it was minted during the reign of Jean the Blind, who was the Count of Luxembourg from 1324 to 1342. Despite being blind, Jean the Blind was known for his military prowess and his ability to rule effectively, which is reflected in the coin's design featuring lions, which symbolize strength and power.
