Lordship of Herstal Sterling / Esterlin - Henry I of Leuven, 1245 – 1285
Information
Country
Lordship of Herstal
Lordship of Herstal
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Sterling
Year
1245 – 1285
Ruler
Henry of Louvain-Gaesbeek (Hendrik van Leuven-Gaesbeek)
(1254–1285)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sterling from Lordship of Herstal. Issued from 1245 to 1285. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.3 g.
- Obverse
- Shield with crowned rampant lion facing left. (Henry, Lord.)
- Reverse
- Long double cross with balls at tips. Letters in the angles spelling moneyer's name. (Peter of Herstal.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1245-1285) | — | Around 1280 |
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