Duchy of Brittany Groschen with shield - Francis II, 1458 – 1488
Information
Country
Duchy of Brittany
Duchy of Brittany
Currency
Bretagne Duchy - Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1458 – 1488
Ruler
Francis II
(1458–1488)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.68
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Duchy of Brittany. Issued from 1458 to 1488. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.68 g.
- Obverse
- Shield with six ermines. (Francis, duke of the Britons.)
- Reverse
- Flowered cross, four pellet around the center. (Blessed be the name of our lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1458-1488) N | — | with annulets | 31% | |
| ND (1458-1488) N | — | without annulet | 19% | |
| ND (1458-1488) R | — | with annulets | 81% | |
| ND (1458-1488) R | — | without annulet | 6% |
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