1/2 Groschen - Francis I

€140,097.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1544-1545
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight1.29 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1519, Flon#5, p.602#, Saulcy#XVII, 4#, SCMF#9441
Obverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRANCISCVS D G LOThOR B D
(Translation: Francis, by the grace of God, duke of Lorraine and Bar.)
Reverse descriptionDownward pointing sword cutting through legend at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMOnETA FACTA NAnCE
(Translation: Coin made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1544-1545)  - -
Catalog ID7121784290
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