Duchy of Lorraine Groschen with shield - René II, 1496 – 1508
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1496 – 1508
Ruler
René II
(1473–1508)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.66
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1496 to 1508. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.66 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield with seven-fold arms; crown divides legend. (Rene, by God's grace King of Sicily and Duke of Lorraine.)
- Reverse
- Arm holding sword, descending from a cloud. Legend starts with Lorraine cross. (He has made known the power of his arm.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1496-1508) | — | Crown divides legend | ||
| ND (1496-1508) | — | Crown does not divide legend |
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