1/2 Groschen

€257,734.00
IssuerMetz, City of
Year1647-1652
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen
CurrencyThaler
CompositionSilver
Weight0.89 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1661
Obverse descriptionSmall cross in circle, star in each angle, 2 marginal legends.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✿ SIT · NOM · DNI NRI · IHV · XPI · BNDICT SEMIGROSS · METEN ·
(Translation: Blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ. 1/2 Groschen of Metz.)
Reverse descriptionSt. Stephen kneeling between two small shields of arms, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS. STEPHA - PROTO. M · 1647 ·
(Translation: Saint Stephen protomartyr.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1647  - -
1648  - -
1649  - -
1650  - -
1651  - -
1652  - -
Catalog ID5718538380
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