Groschen with shield - Francis II

€34,331.00
IssuerBrittany, Duchy of
Year1458-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groschen (1/20)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight3.68 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PA#1320, Dy féodales#336-338
Obverse descriptionShield with six ermines.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ FRANCISCVS : BRITONVM : DVX : ★ R ★
(Translation: Francis, duke of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionFlowered cross, four pellet around the center.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ SIT : NOMEN : DNI : BENEDICTV : ★
(Translation: Blessed be the name of our lord.)
Edge
MintN
Nantes, France (?-1837)
R
Rennes, France
MintageND (1458-1488) N - with annulets -
ND (1458-1488) N - without annulet -
ND (1458-1488) R - with annulets -
ND (1458-1488) R - without annulet -
Catalog ID8701483270
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