Groschen - John II of Vienne

€334,041.00
IssuerMetz, Bishopric of
Year1361-1365
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (12)
CurrencyDenier (929-1505)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#2
Obverse descriptionCrozier dividing two shields with eagles, within reeded inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✠ IOh`ES ⵓ DEI ⵓ GR`A ⵓ EP`S ⵓ mETES`
(Translation: John, by God`s grace Bishop of Metz.)
Reverse descriptionSaint Stephen, nimbate, kneeling to left, hands raised in prayer, dividing inscription in two lines.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✠ mONETA ⵓ DE ⵓ mARSALLO S:S TEP An nVS
(Translation: Coinage of Marsal. Saint Stephen.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1361-1365)  - -
Catalog ID6968598430
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