Kleve: Johann II.

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Events

Created

When	1492 [About]
Where	Wesel

Commissioned

Who	John II, Duke of Cleves (1481-1521)

Was depicted (Actor)

Who	John II, Duke of Cleves (1481-1521)

Relation to places

Germany

Keywords

2 Feuereiser Authority Coin Gegenstempel, Erasionen u.a Heraldry Late Middle Ages Middle Ages Silver Weltliche Fürsten

Description

Front: Stehender Herzog Johann II. von vorn, in der Rechten nach oben gehaltenes Schwert, die Linke am Schwertgurt. Links Wappenschild Cleve, rechts Wappenschild Mark.
Rear: Langes, die Umschrift teilendes verziertes Kreuz.
Pierced: Intentional hole(s) pierced through a coin so that it can be worn on a neclace, sewn onto textiles, etc. In case of paper money such a perforation often indicates devaluation.