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© Spink and Son
Groat - John of Wesemael ND
| Billon | 2.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Rummen (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John of Wesemael (Jan van Wesemael) (1417-1464) |
| Years | 1427-1435 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée with alternating fleur-de-lis and crowns in the angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SIT ⵓ nOme ⵓ DnI ⵓ BeneDICTV
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SIT ⵓ NOME ⵓ DNI ⵓ BENEDICTV
Unabridged legend: Sit Nomen Domini Benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Coins of the Lords of Rummen imitated coins of neighboring states, in this case the blanc guenar of Charles VI of France (see link below).
Text variation:
