© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat - Joanna and Wenceslas ND
1382 year| Billon (.480 silver) | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Joanna (1355-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1382 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Billon (.480 silver) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattee intersecting only interior legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
(Interior): I ODV CxLO T.BR ABx (x = punctuation by saltires)
(Exterior): +WEnCESL:DEI:GRA:LVCEnB':BRAB':DVX (punctuation by triple dots)
Lettering (regular font):
(INTERIOR): I ODV CXLO T.BR ABX (X = PUNCTUATION BY SALTIRES)
(EXTERIOR): +WENCESL:DEI:GRA:LVCENB':BRAB':DVX (PUNCTUATION BY TRIPLE DOTS)
Translation:
Johanna, Duchess of Lothier and Brabant
Wenceslas, by God's grace Duke of Luxembourg and Brabant
Comment
The lion groot was first minted in Vilvoorde (see reference below), and then briefly in Leuven during the joint reign of Joanna and WenceslasInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groat - Joanna and Wenceslas ND (1382) from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Billon (.480 silver) weighing 2.6 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Joanna, Duchess of Brabant, and her husband Wenceslas, who were both members of the powerful Luxembourg dynasty. This dynasty played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Europe during the Middle Ages, and the coin is a tangible reminder of their influence. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
