Groat "Lion" - Joanna and Wenceslas ND (1357-1363) front Groat "Lion" - Joanna and Wenceslas ND (1357-1363) back
Groat "Lion" - Joanna and Wenceslas ND (1357-1363) photo
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Groat "Lion" - Joanna and Wenceslas ND

 
Silver 2.6 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Duke
Wenceslaus I of Luxembourg (1355-1383)
Duchess
Joanna (1355-1406)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1357-1363
Value
1 Groschen (Groot)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#153989
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Lion rampant left circled by eleven flowers and legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
MONETA FILFD
(Moneta Filfurdo)

Lettering (regular font):
MONETA FILFD
(MONETA FILFURDO)

Translation: Money of Vilvoorde (city in Brabant)

Edge

Plain

Comment

Duchy of Flanders
Leeuwengroot
no date
Rulers: Johanna of Brabant (and Wenceslas) (1355-1383)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna,_Duchess_of_Brabant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wenceslaus_I,_Duke_of_Luxembourg
Mintplace: Vilvoorde (1357)
Literature: De Witte 359
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