Plaque with armored bust - John I

€316,349.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1348-1372
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Plaque (0.1)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight4.38 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#10, p.413#, Saulcy#VI, 9#
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of duke, armored and helmeted, holding upright sword in right hand and shield of Lorraine in left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ IOhAnnES* DVX* LOThORIGIE
(Translation: John, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionEagle atop a small, tilted shield of Lorraine, surrounded by double legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+mOnETA*DE*nA`CEIO +XPC*VInCIT*XPC*REGnAT*XPC*ImPERAT
(Translation: Coinage of Nancy. Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1348-1372)  - -
Catalog ID1486024970
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