Groschen - John I Duke wearing crown

€316,295.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1372-1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.35 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#32, p.418#, Saulcy#VII, 5#
Obverse descriptionFull-length figure of the duke facing forward, armored and wearing a crown of roses, holding a sword upright in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOhES DVX LOThOR` Z MAR`
(Translation: John, Duke of Lorraine and the Marches.)
Reverse descriptionCross pattee with an eagle in each angle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ mOnETA: FACTA: In: nAnCEIO
(Translation: Coin made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1372-1389)  - -
Catalog ID7374772020
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