City of Metz Groschen, 1406 – 1540
Saint kneeling, 1st type
Information
Country
City of Metz
City of Metz
Currency
Thaler
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1406 – 1540
Composition
Silver (.937)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from City of Metz. Issued from 1406 to 1540. Struck in Silver (.937). Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Cross patty with a star in each corner, double legend surrounding, shield of the city at beginning of outer legend/ (Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus-Christ. Groschen of Metz.)
- Reverse
- Saint Stephen kneeling and praying to the left, nimbate, between two city shields, under a blessing hand. (Saint Stephen protomartyr.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1406-1540) | — | € 76,00 |
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