1/2 Groschen - Nicolas Vaudémont, Regent

€107,661.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1552-1559
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound
CompositionBillon
Weight0.78 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#3, p.625#, Boudeau#1520
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Lorraine - Bar sided with date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ NI+ C+ VAV+ ADM+ LOT+ B 1552
(Translation: Nicolas, Count of Vaudemont and Administrator of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionSword placed in pal cutting the legend at 6 o`clock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ MONETA+ FACTA+ NAN.
(Translation: Coin struck in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1552  - -
ND (1552-1559)  - Variety without year -
Catalog ID2249019550
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