Brabant (1277-94) 2 sterling
This specimen was lot 513 in Sincona sale 89 (Zürich, May 2024), where it sold for 375 CHF (about US$496 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIEN Brabant, Herzogtum, Jean I. 1268-1294. 2 Sterling (2 Esterlin) o. J. (nach 1277), Brüssel. Gutes sehr schön. Exemplar der Auktion Partin Bank 52, München, November 1997, Los 7. (Belgium, duchy of Brabant, John I, 1268-94, undated double sterling or escalin, Brussels mint. Good very fine.)"
Wikipedia comments, "John I, also called John the Victorious (1252/1253 – 3 May 1294) was Duke of Brabant (1267–1294), Lothier and Limburg (1288–1294). During the 13th century, John I was venerated as a folk hero. He has been painted as the perfect model of a brave, adventurous and chivalrous feudal prince."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver or billon, this specimen 2.39 g.
Catalog reference: de Witte 262, Vanhoudt Atlas G169.
- Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 89, The Garrulus Collection of Numismatic Rarities and Masterpieces, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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