Sterling - John II of Leuven ND (1312-1324) front Sterling - John II of Leuven ND (1312-1324) back
Sterling - John II of Leuven ND (1312-1324) photo
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Sterling - John II of Leuven ND

 
Silver 1.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Lordship of Herstal (Belgian States)
Lord
John II of Louvain-Gaesbeek (Jan II van Leuven-Gaesbeek) (1309-1324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1312-1324
Value
Sterling (⅓)
Currency
Groot (-1506)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#377398
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross dividing legend with 3 dots on each quarter. Legend between pearled circles surrounding.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: IOh DE LOVANIO

Lettering (regular font): IOH DE LOVANIO

Translation: John of Louvain / Leuven

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sterling - John II of Leuven ND (1312-1324) from Lordship of Herstal (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned lion on the obverse (front) side and a cross fleury on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during the reign of John II of Leuven, who was the Count of Leuven and the Lord of Herstal from 1312 to 1324. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.