Groschen Saint kneeling, 1st type

Issuer Metz, City of
Year 1406-1540
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groschen (1/20)
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver (.937)
Weight 2.8 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1659, MB#25, Schult#2187
Obverse description Cross patty with a star in each corner, double legend surrounding, shield of the city at beginning of outer legend/
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering BNDICTV ⸰ SIT ⸰ NOME`⸰ DNI` ⸰ NRI` ⸰ IHV`⸰ XPI`⸰ GROSSVS ⋆ METE
(Translation: Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus-Christ. Groschen of Metz.)
Reverse description Saint Stephen kneeling and praying to the left, nimbate, between two city shields, under a blessing hand.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering S`❀ STEPH`❀ PROTHO`❀ M
(Translation: Saint Stephen protomartyr.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1406-1540) - -
Numisquare ID 7438009480
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