© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Vryman - Johanna and Wenceslas Bryman ND
1377 year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wenceslaus I of Luxembourg (1355-1383) |
| Duchess | Joanna (1355-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1377 |
| Value | 1 Vryman (4) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ornate floriate cross with rose at center
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + MOneTA* NOVA*GROSSI*TRAIeCTeNS
Lettering (regular font): + MONETA* NOVA*GROSSI*TRAIECTENS
Translation: New groot coinage of Maastricht
Comment
Despite the low weight, this coin was valued at four groots, according to de Witte.A similar type, minted in the same year, lacks the roses in the field obverse, and substitues a dot for the rose at the center of the cross reverse (Witte 409). Together they are referred to as the Vryman (or Bryman) "aux roses," and "sans roses."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Vryman - Johanna and Wenceslas (Bryman) ND (1377) from Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 2.9 g is that it features a unique combination of two rulers on one coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts Johanna, Duchess of Brabant, while the reverse side features Wenceslas, Duke of Luxembourg. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has been issued jointly by two different rulers, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors.
