© Heritage Auctions Europe
© Heritage Auctions Europe
Penning - John V ND
1440 year| Billon | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Megen (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | John V Dickbier (Jan V Dickbier) (1438-1469) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1440 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Penning) (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#378501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long simple cross. Latin text between pearled circles surrounding.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA DE mEGE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA DE MEGE
Translation: Money of Megen
Comment
Varieties in texts and size of cross on reverse exist.Interesting fact
The Penning coin from the Lordship of Megen (Dutch States) made of Billon is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the Dutch States were still using a variety of different currencies, and the Penning was one of the first coins to be widely accepted and used across the region. Additionally, the fact that it was made of Billon, a mixture of copper and silver, was a unique feature for coins at that time.
