1/2 Groschen - René I

€41,907.00
IssuerBar
Year1422-1431
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionSilver
Weight1.18 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1492, Flon#11, p.488#
Obverse descriptionShield of Lorraine over a field with quartered arms of Anjou-Bar.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRENATI * DVX * BARR Z LOTHOM.
(Translation: René, Duke of Bar and Lorraine, Marquis.)
Reverse descriptionSword between a bar (surrounded by 3 small crosses) and an alerion.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA* FACTA* IN* MICHAL
(Translation: Coin struck in Saint-Mihiel.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1422-1431)  - -
Catalog ID1309952280
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