Sterling - John II ND (1309-1312) front Sterling - John II ND (1309-1312) back
Sterling - John II ND (1309-1312) photo
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Sterling - John II ND

 
Silver 1.05 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Duke
John II the Peaceful (1294-1312)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1309-1312
Value
1 Sterling (⅓)
Currency
Groot (1183-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.05 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304238
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Long cross pattée intersecting legend. Trefoils in the angles

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MOn ETA AnT WP'

Lettering (regular font): MON ETA ANT WP'

Translation:
Moneta Antwerpensis
Coinage of Antwerp

Comment

This sterling/esterlin is reduced in value to 1/4 groot compared to those issued earlier in the reign of John II.

This type was also minted at Leuven. Reverse legend is +MO nET ALO VAn, and a rosette or an annelet is substituted for one of the trefoils in the angles of the cross. Witte 279

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sterling - John II ND (1309-1312) from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 1.05 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned shield on the obverse (front) side and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during the reign of John II, who was the Duke of Brabant from 1309 to 1312. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.