Groschen - John I Sierck, shield

€316,266.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1348-1390
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.84 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#50, p.421#, Saulcy#VII, 3#
Obverse descriptionShield with Lorraine arms inside hexilobe with gothic decoration. Legend starts with crossed swords.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOhAnnES ⋮ DVX ⋮ LOThOR’ ⋮ E ⋮ mAR’
(Translation: John, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattée surrounded by double legend. Interior legend starts with crossed swords.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ BENDICTV` ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOmE`⋮ DnI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI’ MOnETA : SIERK`
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Coinage of Sierck.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1348-1390)  - -
Catalog ID2831217350
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