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Double Denier - Theoderic V
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz |
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| Year | 1365-1384 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of Bishop Theoderic V depicted in a highly stylized, archaic manner, wearing a mitre surmounted by a cross and episcopal vestments adorned with small crosslets. The figure is shown frontally with a prominent, schematic face framed by the mitre and collar. The abbreviated Latin legend is divided across the field in four segments around the effigy, reading ThE EPS (Theodericus Episcopus). The overall style is characteristic of mid-14th century ecclesiastical coinage from the Lorraine region, with bold, deeply struck relief on an irregular flan. |
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| Obverse lettering | ThE`⸰ EPS`⸰ (Translation: Theoderic, bishop.) |
| Reverse description | A plain, boldly struck equilateral cross with slightly flared arms occupies the central field, surrounded by an inner beaded circle. The circumferential Latin legend, reading MONETA METENS (Coinage of Metz), is divided by the arms of the cross and interrupted by small ornamental stops. The design is a conventional ecclesiastical reverse type, typical of French episcopal coinage of the 14th century, with clean, deeply incised lines characteristic of hammered silver production. |
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