The First Anno Domini Dated Coin in the Low Countries

CNG 87, Lot: 1362. Estimate $750. Sold for $2300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LOW COUNTRIES, Schoonvorst. Renaud II. 1369-1396. AR Groot (24mm, 2.17 g, 3h). Dated 1391 in Roman numerals. Coat-of-arms within trilobe / Long cross pattée. Levinson II-3. Near VF, toned, minor ghosting. Rare.

From the Michael Shutterly Collection. Ex Elsen 84 (18 June 2005), lot 1369.