Small Groschen - John I

€316,367.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1372-1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅔ Groschen (1⁄30)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight1.95 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#39, p.419#
Obverse descriptionTilted shield of Lorraine topped with a helmet from which an eagle is taking flight.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering*IOhS*DVX LOThORI*
(Translation: John, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionDownward pointing sword which intersects legend, flanked by two large five-pointed stars, each containing an inscribed incuse star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringmOnTA:DE* *nAnCEIO*
(Translation: Coinage of Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1372-1389)  - -
Catalog ID4632257520
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