© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Sterling - John I ND
| Silver | 1.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I the Victorious (1267-1294) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1288-1294 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (⅓) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legend, a clover/trefoil in each angle, extending inward
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX BRABANTIE
Translation: Duke of Brabant
Comment
This type can be dated from 1288 or 1289 after the Duchy of Limburg came under control of Brabant. Mints are unknown except for Bonn (Witte 269-270 - see below), though other coins of this type are often seen as attributed to the Bonn mint.Varieties:
- Obverse legend divided DVX-LIMBV-RGIE (Witte 264)
- Clover/trefoils extending outward from center of cross reverse (Witte 265)
- Rosettes unconnected in angles of cross reverse (WItte 266)
- Rosettes extending inward from the legend reverse (Witte 267)
- Reverse legend DVX BRABANTIE LIMB (Witte 268)
- Reverse legend CIVITAS BVnEnS (Witte 269-270)
