Double Groschen with two helmets - John I

€316,336.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1348-1372
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Plaque (0.1)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#12, p.413#, Saulcy#VI, 13#
Obverse descriptionDownward pointing sword atop shield of Lorraine, both dividing legend, flanked by two helmets topped with eagles.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOhAnnES : DVX ✿ ✿ MARChIO : LOTh`
(Translation: John, Duke and Marquis of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionCross pattée surrounded by double legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT⋮ nOmE ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ DEI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPC ✠ mOnETA:DE:nAnCEIO
(Translation: Blessed be the name of Our Lord God, Jesus Christ. Coinage of Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1348-1372)  - -
Catalog ID5614281160
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