Groschen - Louis I

Issuer Verdun, Bishopric of
Year 1420-1430
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen (1/20)
Currency
Composition Silver
Weight 2.79 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#1 p.497, Rob Verdun#112
Obverse description Arms with cardinal hat above.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering + LVDOVICVS* CARD* BARREn’ ADmIST
(Translation: Louis of Bar, cardinal administrator.)
Reverse description Large cross.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering GROS’X EPET+ VIRD’ + BNDICTV’* SIT* NOME’* DNI’* NRI’* IHV’* XPI
(Translation: Groschen of the Bishop of Verdun. Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1420-1430) - -
Numisquare ID 3613995150
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