1/2 Groschen - John I

€1.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1372-1389
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#35, p419#
Obverse descriptionTilted shield of Lorraine, under a helmet with an eagle on top, its wings spread.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOhES: DVX LOT: MARCh`
(Translation: John, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
Reverse descriptionDownward pointing sword that intersects legend, flanked by shield of Lorraine on each side.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringmOnETA: FCA: In: nAnCEY
(Translation: Coin made in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1372-1389)  - -
Catalog ID8749876390
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