© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat "Saint Peter" - John of Arkel ND
| Silver | 2.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John of Arkel (1364-1378) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1373-1376 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate triple cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ IOHAnnES ⁑ EPS ⁑ LEODIEnSIS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ IOHANNES ⁑ EPS ⁑ LEODIENSIS
Unabridged legend: Iohannes Episcopus Leodiensis
Translation: John, Bishop of Liege
Comment
Chestret 258. Weight is highly variable, with a range of 2.3 to 2.8 g. in recently auctioned samples (2010-2020)
The coin can be dated to the years 1373-1376 when the bishop left Liege for Maastricht due to civil unrest.
This coin was designed to imitate the Gros au St. Pierre of Duchy of Brabant, John III (see link below)
Varieties:
Eagle at top obverse, Dengis 577:
