© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Sterling - John I Moneyer WALT ND
| Silver | 1.41 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I the Victorious (1267-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1294 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (⅓) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long voided cross intersecting legends, moneyer's name spelled in corners, within dotted circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
× I . DI GRATIA+
W A L T
Lettering (regular font):
× I . DI GRATIA+
W A L T
Translation: John, by God's grace
Comment
Sometimes called "esterlin a l'ecu" to differentiate it from the later coin with a bust (esterlin a la tete).
A similar esterlin with different moneyer, and on which the letters reverse signify the mint was issued later in this reign (see references below)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John I, who was the first Duke of Brabant and ruled from 1267 to 1294. The coin features the image of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of Brabant on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely accepted as a medium of exchange in medieval Europe. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in the Duchy of Brabant, which is now a part of modern-day Belgium, makes it a unique piece of history that highlights the region's rich cultural and economic heritage.
