Groschen - John I Helmeted shield

€316,345.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1348-1372
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight3.25 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#19, p.415#, Saulcy#VII, 9 var.#
Obverse descriptionTilted shield of Lorraine topped with helmet on which eagle taking flight, dividing legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOhES ❀DVX ⁑ LOThOR`❀
(Translation: John, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionDownward pointing sword, dividing interior legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ BNDICTV` ⸰ SIT ⁑ nOmE` ⸰ DNI` ⸰ nRI` ⸰ IhV` ⸰ XPC GROSVS ⁑ nAnCEI
(Translation: Blessed be the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Groschen of Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1348-1372)  - -
ND (1348-1372)  - roses flanking the sword -
Catalog ID6671295180
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