1/2 Groschen - Louis I

Issuer Bar
Year 1419-1430
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver
Weight 2.14 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#7 p.484
Obverse description Arms with cardinal hat above.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering + LVDOVICVS’* CARD’* BARREnSIS
(Translation: Louis of Bar, cardinal.)
Reverse description Large cross.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering SEM’ GROS’° VAREN’ + SIT: NOMEN: DOMINI: BENEDICTVM
(Translation: Half Groschen of Varennes. Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1419-1430) - -
Numisquare ID 9298493270
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