1/2 Groschen with a helmeted shield - John IV Nantes

Issuer Brittany, Duchy of
Year 1370-1373
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 1.36 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jez#248, Dy féodales#198
Obverse description Bended shield with six ermines, a horned helmet above. Up, the lion of Montfort.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ IOHES ❀ DVX ❀ BRITAIE ❀ N
(Translation: John, duke of Brittany.)
Reverse description Cross trefoiled, a pellet in the middle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✠ DEV x IN ADIVTORI x MEV x INTEND
(Translation: God, come help me.)
Edge
Mint N
Nantes, France (?-1837)
Mintage ND (1370-1373) N - Jéz 248 a - I ❀ D ❀ B ❀ N // D x I A x M x I -
ND (1370-1373) N - Jéz 248 b - I ❀ D ❀ B ❀ N // D x I A : M x I -
Numisquare ID 6553692380
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