Groschen - John I

€270,546.00
IssuerBurgundy, Duchy of
Year1419
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver
Weight2.43 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1226, PA#5720
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield of Burgundy.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ IOHANES: DVX: BVRGVNDIE
(Translation: John, duke of Burgundy.)
Reverse descriptionCross fleurdelisée with lily in second quarter and lion in third quarter.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ SIT° NOME° DNI° BENEDICTV
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
MintAuxonne, France (1439-1478)
Cuisery, France
Saint-Laurent-lès-Chalon,modern-day Chalon-sur-Saône, France (1411-1427)
Mintage1419  - Auxonne. -
1419  - Cuisery. -
1419  - Saint-Laurent. -
Catalog ID9736094470
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