1 Groshen - Petru II Mușat

€122,386.00
IssuerMoldavia
Year1375-1391
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen
CurrencyGroat (1375-1665)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.89 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3707 R2
Obverse descriptionAuroch`s head, a 5 pointed star between the horns, a rose with 5 petals on the right, a crescent on the left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ SI M PETRI ? WOIWO
(Translation: SI(gnata) M(oneta) PETRI ? WOIWO(dae) = official coin of Voivode (Lord) Petru (Peter). The `?` may represent a daisy. `Muşat`, the name of the lord (Petru II Muşat), inherited from his mother `Muşata` means daisy in the local dialect.)
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms, a split shield, left three bars; right 7 fleurs de lys (lilies). A fleur de lys above the shield.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ SI MOLDAVIENSI
(Translation: SI(gillum) MOLDAVIENSI(s) = seal of Moldavia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1375-1391)  - -
Catalog ID1914551170
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