1/2 Groschen - Charles II

€79,509.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1400-1430
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#29
Obverse descriptionThe Duke, standing in front, crowned, with a sword in the right hand, wearing a tunic coat with a three-alerion strip.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS DVX LOTHOR Z M
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
Reverse descriptionCross crossing the legend over a field split with alternatively a representation of both Duchies of Lorraine and Bar, and under a split shield of Jerusalem on the right and both ancient and modern Anjou on the left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSIT NOME DNI BENEDICTUM
(Translation: God bless the name of our Lord.)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1400-1430)  - -
Catalog ID1438593630
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