Bishopric of Metz ½ Bugne - Robert of Lenoncourt, 1551 – 1555

Shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Metz Bishopric of Metz
Currency Thaler (1500)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Bugne
Year 1551 – 1555
Ruler Robert of Lenoncourt (1551–1555)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 0.47
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Bugne from Bishopric of Metz. Issued from 1551 to 1555. Struck in Billon. Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.47 g.

Obverse
Saint Stephen kneeling and praying. Letter B in the bottom is for mint master Bergeron. (Saint Stephen of Metz.)
Reverse
Big cross pattée with a shield in the middle. (Coin from the Bishopric of Metz.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1551-1555) 

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