© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Penny "Holland style" - Arnold V Signvm crvsis ND
| Silver | 0.5 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Loon (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Arnold V (1279-1323) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1286-1323 |
| Value | 1 Denier (⅛) |
| Currency | Gros (1190-1366) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee intersecting legend. A rosette in each angle of cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ∴SIG nVH CRVCIS
Lettering (regular font): ∴SIG NVH CRVCIS
Unabridged legend: Signum crucis
Translation: Sign of the cross
Comment
Designed after the penning of John I of Brabant (see link).
There is another type with similar obverse legend, but reverse legend IN NOMINE (second link).
Van der Chijs 21.22 gives obverse legend ARNOLDVS COM LOS, and reverse legend SIG NUM CRV SIS as in this example (the M is SIGNVM is engraved like an H):
