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Groat "Quadrilobe" - John III ND
1344 year| Silver | 2.40 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John III (1312-1355) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1344 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#246321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Small cross pattee encircled by two legends
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
Interior: IOh' : DEI : GRA' : DVX
Exterior: + LOT : BRAB LEMB : AC : MARCIO
Lettering (regular font):
INTERIOR: IOH' : DEI : GRA' : DVX
EXTERIOR: + LOT : BRAB LEMB : AC : MARCIO
Translation: John, by the grace of God, Duke of Lotharingia, Brabant, Limburg, and Marquis of the Empire
Comment
Several types of groats were issued by Jean III, including the gros au chatel (castle), the gros compagnon (ranpant lion) and this one.Probably mint was Antwerp, based on similarities to deWitte #343
Interesting fact
The Groat "Quadrilobe" coin from the Duchy of Brabant (now part of Belgium) is interesting because it features a unique design element - a small quadrilobe, or four-lobed, shape at the center of the coin's reverse side. This design was used to help prevent counterfeiting and was a distinctive feature of coins from this region during that time period.
