Brabant (1318-55) esterlin
This specimen was lot 692 in Jean Elsen sale 164 (Brussels, March 2026), where it sold for €320 (about US$446 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BRABANT, Duché, Jean III (1312-1355), AR esterlin au châtel brabançon, à partir de 1317/1318, Bruxelles. D/ +·I· DVX: DE· BRABANTIA Châtel. R/ MON-ETA- BRV-XEL' Croix longue cantonnée de quatre groupes de trois globules. Belle patine. Très Beau. (duchy of Brabant, John III, 1312-55, silver sterling of the Brabanter castle, isued after 1317-18, Brussels mint. Obverse: castle; reverse: long cross cantonned with four groups of three pellets. Nice patina, Very Fine.)"
We think the esterlin was equal to the English penny. However, Numista states the esterlin was one-third of a groat, not one quarter.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.4 g, silver, 17 mm diameter; this specimen 1,30 g.
Catalog reference: Ghyssens p. 12, 2; W. 307.
- 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 164: Monnaies du duché de Brabant et du royaume de Belgique, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2026.
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