Groschen - René I

Issuer Bar
Year 1431-1453
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen (1/20)
Currency Livre
Composition Silver
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#9, p.488, Saulcy#XI, 1
Obverse description Quartered arms of Anjou-Bar filling field, shield of Lorraine in center.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✠ RE`ATI ★ DVX ★ BARREn ★ LOTh` M
(Translation: René, Duke of Bar, and of Lorraine, Marquis.)
Reverse description Downward pointing sword that divides legend flanked by bass with three crosses, and alerion.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering mOnETA ★ nOVA ★ DE ★ S ★ MIChALE
(Translation: New coinage of Saint-Mihiel.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1431-1453) - -
Numisquare ID 9897327090
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