Groschen Saint kneeling, 2d type

€365,294.00
IssuerMetz, City of
Year1540-1646
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight2.15 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1660
Obverse descriptionCross pattée with star in each corner dividing inner legend and inner circle, double legends, shield of city of Metz ends outer legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBNDICTV ⸰ SIT ⸰ NOM ⸰ DNI ⸰ NRI ⸰ IHVX GROSSVS ⋆ METE
(Translation: Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus-Christ. Groschen of Metz.)
Reverse descriptionSaint Stephen kneeling and praying to the left, nimbate , between two city shields, under a blessing hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering⸰ S ⸰ STEPHA ⸰ ⸰ PROTH ⸰ M
(Translation: Saint Stephen protomartyr.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1540-1646)  - -
Catalog ID7495523270
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