Lordship of Herstal ½ Groat - John of Leuven, 1285 – 1309
Information
Country
Lordship of Herstal
Lordship of Herstal
Currency
Groot
(1183 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1285 – 1309
Ruler
John Tristan of Louvain-Gaesbeek (Jan Tristan van Leuven-Gaesbeek)
(1285–1309)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Lordship of Herstal. Issued from 1285 to 1309. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned rampant lion left inside shield. Legend between pearled circles surrounding. (Coinage of John of Leuven)
- Reverse
- Short cross pattee. Legend in two concentric rings between pearled circles surrounding. (John of Leuven / Louvain Blessed is the name of the Lord)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1285-1309) | — | circa 1294-1300 |
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