Duchy of Lorraine ½ Groschen - Nicolas Vaudémont, Regent, 1552
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1552
Ruler
Nicolas
(1552–1559)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.78
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued in 1552. Struck in Billon. Measures 20 mm and weighs 0.78 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Lorraine - Bar sided with date. (Nicolas, Count of Vaudemont and Administrator of Lorraine.)
- Reverse
- Sword placed in pal cutting the legend at 6 o'clock. (Coin struck in Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1552 | — | |||
| ND (1552-1559) | — | Variety without year |
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