© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Sterling / Esterlin - Henry I of Leuven ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Lordship of Herstal (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Henry of Louvain-Gaesbeek (Hendrik van Leuven-Gaesbeek) (1254-1285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1245-1285 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (⅓) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#309690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long double cross with balls at tips. Letters in the angles spelling moneyer's name.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
P E T R
☩ DE HARSSTAL ☩
Lettering (regular font):
P E T R
☩ DE HARSSTAL ☩
Unabridged legend: Petrus
Translation: Peter of Herstal.
Comment
The letter PETR supposedly stand for Petrus, the moneyer of the mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry I of Leuven, who was a prominent figure in the history of Belgium and the Low Countries. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the region under a single rule. The coin itself is a rare example of a silver sterling coin from this time period and region, and its preservation in such good condition is a testament to the skill of the medieval minting process.
