Groschen - John I Duke wearing helmet

€413,809.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1346-1390
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight3.05 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#10, p.413#
Obverse descriptionMid-length figure of duke facing , armored and wearing helmet, holding upright sword and shield.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ IOhAnnES ✿ DVX ✿ LOTORIGIA
(Translation: John, Duke of Lorraine)
Reverse descriptionEagle with wings spread, turned partially left, standing on band with alerions.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ XPC ✿ VInCIT ✿ XPC ✿ REGnAT ✿ XPC ✿ ImPERAT ✠ mOnETA ✿ DE ✿ nA`CEIO
(Translation: Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands Coin of Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1346-1390)  - -
Catalog ID1598325840
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