1 Groshen - Petru II Mușat

€122,385.00
IssuerMoldavia
Year1375-1391
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen
CurrencyGroat (1375-1665)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.93 g
Dimensions
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. Pearled ring around.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ SI PETRI ? WOIWOI
(Translation: SI(gillum) PETRI ? WOIWO(d)I = 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). Pearled ring around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ SI MOLDAVIESI :
(Translation: SI(gillum) MOLDAVIE(n)SI(s) = seal of Moldavia)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1375-1391)  - -
Catalog ID9332404270
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