© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Sterling - Waleran II Serain ND
| Silver | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Ligny (French States) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Waleran II of Ligny (1304-1354) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1304-1354 |
| Value | 1 Sterling (1⁄60) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#198378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross cutting legend with three pellets in each canton.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON ETA SER ENE
Translation: Coinage of Serain.
Comment
The lordship of Serain came under the lords of Ligny. This small lordship minted coins inspired by English coinage such as Sterlings.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Waleran II, who was a powerful nobleman in the County of Ligny, a region in northeastern France. The coin features an image of Waleran II on one side and a cross on the other, which was a common design element for coins during this time period. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of medieval Europe.