Esterlin - John I shield

Issuer Namur, County of
Year 1309-1331
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Esterlin (sterling) (⅓)
Currency Groot (-1506)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.75 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Namur#86
Obverse description Shield with rampant lions facing left and diagonal band in each half. Legend in three parts
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering (from top of shield) R + I: COMES NAMV
(Translation: Jean, Count of Namur)
Reverse description Long cross pattee, intersecting legend, with trefoils in the angles
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering MOn eTA VILL SIS
(Translation: Coinage of Viesville)
Edge
Mint Namur, Belgium (590-1719)
Viesville, Belgium(1189-1391)
Mintage ND (1309-1331) - -
Numisquare ID 5254922400
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