Groschen - Charles II shield and alerions

€79,612.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1390-1430
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.21 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1479, Flon#17
Obverse descriptionThe Duke, standing in front, crowned with flowers, with a sword in the right hand and a shield of Lorraine in the left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLUS DVX LOTHOR
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionCross patty crossing the legend over a field split with alternatively a K and an eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA FCA IN NANCEY
(Translation: Coin struck in Nancy.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1390-1430)  - -
Catalog ID9311451100
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