Brabant (1282-94) gros
This specimen was lot 585 in Jean Elsen sale 159 (Brussels, June 2024), where it sold for €170 (about US$218 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BRABANT, Duché, Jean Ier (1268-1294), AR gros au châtel brabançon, à partir de 1282, Bruxelles. D/ MONETA: BRVXEL' Châtel brabançon entouré de douze arceaux contenant chacun trois globules. R/ Croix pattée. En légende intérieure, + BRABANTIE: DVX. En légende extérieure, + NOMEN: DOMINI. Rogné. presque Très Beau. (duchy of Brabant, John I, 1268-94, silver groat of the castle, struck after 1282, Brussels mint. Obverse: castle within a ring of twelve arches, each containing three pellets; reverse: cross pattée, "BRABANTIE: DVX" in the inner legend, "+ NOMEN: DOMINI" in the outer legend. Clipped, almost very fine.)"
John conquered Limburg and became its duke in 1288. He died of wounds suffered during a tournament. His line fell extinct in 1406 and the duchy became a Valois appanage.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen is 3,55 g.
Catalog reference: Ghyssens p. 8, 5; W. 298 var.
- Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 159, Collection Harry Dewit, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.
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