Sterling - John I Brabançon castle
Features
| Issuer |
County of Namur
(Belgian States)  |
|---|---|
| Count |
John I (Jan I) (1297-1331)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1318-1331 |
| Value | Esterlin (sterling) (⅓) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 304756 |
| References | Namur# 78 Rénier Hubert Ghislain Chalon; 1860. Recherche sur les monnaies des Comtes de Namur. M. Hayez, Brussels, Belgium. |
Obverse
Brabanconne castle inside beaded circle
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + I COMeS nAMVRCI
Lettering (regular font): + I COMES NAMVRCI
Unabridged legend: Iohannes Comes Namurcensis
Translation: Jean, Count of Namur
Reverse
Long cross intersecting legend. Three pellets in each angle of cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO'A nAM VRC SIS
Lettering (regular font): MO'A NAM VRC SIS
Unabridged legend: Moneta Namurcensis
Translation: Coinage of Namur
Mint
Namur, Belgium (590-1719)Comments
Though Jean I reigned from 1297-1331, this coin can be dated from 1318 because its design imitates the esterlin au chatel of Jean III of Brabant, which began in 1318 (reference below).
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1318-1331) | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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