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Groschen - Charles IV Piedfort of 15 Groschen
| Location | Kingdom of Bohemia |
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| Year | 1346-1895 |
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| Period | Medieval / 19th century replica |
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| Obverse description | A royal crown in high relief occupies the central field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The surrounding legend in Gothic uncial characters runs along the outer ring, separated by decorative stops. |
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| Obverse lettering | ✠ DEI ⦂ GRATIA ✤ REX ⦂ BOEMIE ✠ KAROLVS ⦂ PRIMVS (Translation: Charles the first, by the grace of God, King of Bohemia.) |
| Reverse description | A rampant crowned lion facing right with a double tail, rendered in bold relief within a beaded inner circle, representing the heraldic coat of arms of Bohemia. The surrounding legend in Gothic uncial characters runs along the outer ring, separated by decorative floral and star stops. |
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