Groschen - John I Nancy, helmed shield, 2d type

€139,930.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1372-1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.59 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#34, p.418#, Boudeau#1469
Obverse descriptionTilted shield of Lorraine topped with helmet on which eagle taking flight, dividing legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering❀ IOh`ES ⁑ DVX · · LOT` : MARCh`
(Translation: Jean, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
Reverse descriptionDownward pointing sword dividing legends, flanked by shield of Lorraine on each side.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMOnETA ⁑ FCA: ⁑ In ⁑ nAnCEY
(Translation: Coin made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1372-1389)  - -
Catalog ID4208966180
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