© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Sterling - Arnold V Shield, trefoils inward ND
| Silver | 1.35 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Loon (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Arnold V (1279-1323) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1289-1290 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (⅓) |
| Currency | Gros (1190-1366) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée intersecting legend. In each angle a clover growing/pointing inward.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ARNOLDVS COmES
Lettering (regular font): ARNOLDVS COMES
Translation: Arnold, Count
Comment
Minted in a monetary convention with John I of Brabant, 1289-1290.
Variants exist (for example, rosettes instead of clovers reverse, legend variants, etc)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - the trefoils on the shield are pointed inward, which is a distinctive feature of the Arnold V coinage. This design element was used to distinguish the coinage of Arnold V from other coins circulating in the region at the time.
