Groschen with shield - Francis II
| Issuer | Brittany, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1458-1488 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1/20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.68 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | PA#1320, Dy féodales#336-338 |
| Obverse description | Shield with six ermines. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
+ FRANCISCVS : BRITONVM : DVX : ★ R ★ (Translation: Francis, duke of the Britons.) |
| Reverse description | Flowered cross, four pellet around the center. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
+ SIT : NOMEN : DNI : BENEDICTV : ★ (Translation: Blessed be the name of our lord.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint |
N Nantes, France (?-1837) R Rennes, France |
| Mintage |
ND (1458-1488) N - with annulets - ND (1458-1488) N - without annulet - ND (1458-1488) R - with annulets - ND (1458-1488) R - without annulet - |
| Numisquare ID | 8701483270 |
| Additional information |
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