Record ID: IOW-48555E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval silver Sterling imitation penny of John the Blind (1309-46), King of Bohemia and Count of Luxembourg, 1310-46. Eagle in inscriptions. As Wren, 1995: p. 166; Mayhew 257(?). Obverse: + (cross pattée) :IOhAnnE (eagle) S: DEI: GRA; Crowned bust facing with wedged drapery. : = three pellets. Reverse: REX/BOE/ETP/OL (eagle); Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant. Diameter: 18.0mm. Weight 1.28g. DA=12:11. Vanessa Oakden (LVPL-389251) has commented: 'John acquired the Bohemian title on his marriage in 1310, and abandoned his c…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Friday 19th October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.