Hollandse penning van Jan I, 1296-1299 1298 - 1299

This silver coin, known as a "Hollandse penning," was minted in 1298-1299 by Jan I, Count of Holland. The coin features a stylized depiction of Jan's coat of arms, a lion rampant, within a circular inscription. The coin's small size (1.3 cm diameter) and weight (0.60 grams) are characteristic of the penning, a common currency used in Holland during the late 13th century. This coin, minted only a year before Jan I's death, offers a glimpse into the monetary system of the time.