Groschen with shield - Charles II

€1.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1390-1420
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#1, p.426#, Saulcy#VIII, 6#
Obverse descriptionShield of Lorraine inside an ornate hexilobe. Legend starts with crossed swords.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKAROLVS: DVX: LOThOR`: ET: MAR`
(Translation: Charles, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
Reverse descriptionShort cross pattee surrounded by double legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMOnETA: SIERK` BNDICTV`: SIT: nOmE`: DnI`: IhV`: XPI`
(Translation: Coinage of Sierck. Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1390-1420)  - -
Catalog ID9792698180
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