Groschen - Charles II Sierck, Iion

€316,547.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1390-1420
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.1 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#14, p.428#, Saulcy#IX, 7#
Obverse descriptionSeated lion wearing helmet with eagle on top, facing left, and holding upright sword and shield with Lorraine arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS: DVX: LOThOR`:
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattee dividing legend, an alerion in each angle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringmOnE TA +FC A + In + S IERK`
(Translation: Coinage made in Sierck.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1390-1420)  - -
Catalog ID8333081170
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