Bishopric of Lausanne Demi Gros - Guillaume de Monthonay, 1394 – 1406

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Lausanne Bishopric of Lausanne
Currency Livre (10 – 1420)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Gros = 6 Deniers
Year 1394 – 1406
Ruler Guillaume III de Menthonay (1394–1406)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.79
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Gros = 6 Deniers from Bishopric of Lausanne. Issued from 1394 to 1406. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.79 g.

Obverse
Seated bishop facing forward with right hand raised and holding crozier with left. At his feet is a shield with four shells (arms of Monthonay).
Reverse
Cross within quadrilobe with floral decorations in angles.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1394-1406) 

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