Duchy of Lorraine ½ Groschen - Charles II, 1400 – 1430
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1400 – 1430
Ruler
Charles II
(1390–1431)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1400 to 1430. Struck in Silver. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- The Duke, standing in front, crowned, with a sword in the right hand, wearing a tunic coat with a three-alerion strip. (Charles, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
- Reverse
- Cross crossing the legend over a field split with alternatively a representation of both Duchies of Lorraine and Bar, and under a split shield of Jerusalem on the right and both ancient and modern Anjou on the left. (God bless the name of our Lord.)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1400-1430) | — |
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