Duchy of Brabant Groat - John III, 1337 – 1339

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Brabant Duchy of Brabant
Currency Groot (1183 – 1506)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1337 – 1339
Ruler John III (1312–1355)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.4
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from Duchy of Brabant. Issued from 1337 to 1339. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.4 g.

Obverse
Rampant lion facing left, a small eagle above starting legend. Border of eleven or twelve celery leafs and a lion. (Coinage of Brabant)
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing inner legend. (John, duke of Lothier and of Brabant ; blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1339)  — Witte #359 (12 celery leafs) 86%
ND (1337)  — Witte #360 (11 celery leafs)

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