Brabant (1417-19) 2 gros

Jean Elsen sale 151, lot 932

This specimen was lot 932 in Jean Elsen sale 151 (Brussels, June 2022), where it sold for €480 (about US$600 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BRABANT, Duché, Jean IV (1415-1427), AR double penninck Jans, 1417-1419, Vilvorde et Maastricht. 2e émission. Les A barrés. D/ Heaume au-dessus des écus de Bourgogne et de Brabant. R/ Croix pattée cantonnée de deux lis et de deux lions. Très rare Petits éclats du flan sur la tranche. Très Beau à Superbe. Provient de notre liste 243, mars 2008, 867. (duchy of Brabant, John IV, 1415-27, silver double penny, Vilvorde or Maastricht mint, second emission. The "A's" are barred. Obverse: helmeted arms of Burgundy and Brabant; reverse: cross pattée cantonned with two lilies and two lions. Very rare, rim nicks, Very Fine - Extremely Fine.)"

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen is 4,43 g.

Catalog reference: W. 443 var., Roberts-7783.

Source:

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 151: Collection Paul Witte, Monnaies de Brabant, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2022.

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Brabant (1417-19) 2 gros

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