Sterling - John I Bust type; Limburg in title

Features

Issuer	Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States)
Duke	John I (1267-1294)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1289-1294
Value	1 Sterling (⅓)
Currency	Groot (1183-1506)
Composition	Silver
Weight	1.3 g
Diameter	20 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 441636
References	Witte# 257 Alphonse de Witte. Histoire monétaire des Comtes de Louvain, Ducs de Brabant et marquis du Saint Empire Romain. Veuve de Backer, Antwerpen, Belgium (3 volumes). , Mayhew Sterling# 43, 44 Nicholas Julian Mayhew; 1983. Sterling imitations of Edwardian type. Royal Numismatic Society, London, United Kingdom.

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Series: Edwardian Sterling Imitations

Obverse

Bust of duke facing forward, wearing crown of roses.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + I DVX LIMBVRGIE

Lettering (regular font): + I DVX LIMBVRGIE

Unabridged legend: Dux Limburgiensis

Translation: John, Duke of Limburg

Reverse

Long cross intersection legends. Three large pellets in each angle of cross.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: DVX BRABANTIE

Lettering (regular font): DVX BRABANTIE

Unabridged legend: Dux Brabantiae

Translation: Duke of Brabant

Mint

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

Comments

Esterlin a la tete. Unknown mint

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1289-1294)

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