1/2 Groschen - René I

Issuer Bar
Year 1422-1431
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver
Weight 1.18 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1492, Flon#11, p.488
Obverse description Shield of Lorraine over a field with quartered arms of Anjou-Bar.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RENATI * DVX * BARR Z LOTHOM.
(Translation: René, Duke of Bar and Lorraine, Marquis.)
Reverse description Sword between a bar (surrounded by 3 small crosses) and an alerion.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA* FACTA* IN* MICHAL
(Translation: Coin struck in Saint-Mihiel.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1422-1431) - -
Numisquare ID 1309952280
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