Groschen - Charles II portrait

€316,590.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1420-1424
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#28, p.431#, Saulcy#X, 3#
Obverse descriptionFull-length figure of Duke Charles facing forward, wearing crown of roses and tunic with sash with emblems of Lorraine, holding sword in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS + DVX LOThOR + Z + m`
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee dividing legend. In the angles, alternating arms of Lorraine and Bar. In the center, a shield of Jerusalem - Naples/Anjou.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT:nO mE`:DnI BEnED ICTVm
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1420-1424)  - -
Catalog ID2048148020
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