© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat - Engelbert de la Marck Maastricht ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Engelbert III of the Mark (Engelbert III von der Mark) (1345-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1345-1347 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattee dividing interior legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOme ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XP
✠ MOnETA S'PETRI
Lettering (regular font):
✠ BNDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DNI ⋮ NRI ⋮ IHV ⋮ XP
✠ MONETA S'PETRI
Translation:
Blessed be the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Coinage of Liege
Comment
A variant, Dengis 562 has a border of 11 leaves and one shield of la Marck
Interesting fact
The Engelbert de la Marck Groat coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (now part of Belgium) is notable for its unique design, featuring a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the House of La Marck on one side, and a cross fleury on the other.
