Groat "Tournois" - John of Leuven ND (1285-1309) front Groat "Tournois" - John of Leuven ND (1285-1309) back
Groat "Tournois" - John of Leuven ND (1285-1309) photo
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Groat "Tournois" - John of Leuven ND

 
Silver 3.83 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Herstal (Belgian States)
Lord
John Tristan of Louvain-Gaesbeek (Jan Tristan van Leuven-Gaesbeek) (1285-1309)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1285-1309
Value
1 Groschen (Groot)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.83 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#318191
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tournois castle or gate. Latin text surrounding and border of twelve fluer-de-lis between pearled circles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ mOnETA RVThES

Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA RVTHES

Translation: Coinage of Rutten

Interesting fact

The coin , the Standard circulation coin Groat "Tournois" - John of Leuven ND (1285-1309) from Lordship of Herstal (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 3.83 g, is a rare and valuable coin. It is interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War taking place during the same period. Despite these challenges, the coin still holds significant historical and monetary value, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and historians alike.