Duchy of Brittany ½ Groschen with a helmeted shield - John IV, 1370 – 1373
Nantes
Information
Country
Duchy of Brittany
Duchy of Brittany
Currency
Bretagne Duchy - Livre
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groschen
Year
1370 – 1373
Ruler
John IV
(1345–1399)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.36
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groschen from Duchy of Brittany. Issued from 1370 to 1373. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.36 g.
- Obverse
- Bended shield with six ermines, a horned helmet above. Up, the lion of Montfort. (John, duke of Brittany.)
- Reverse
- Cross trefoiled, a pellet in the middle. (God, come help me.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1370-1373) N | — | Jéz 248 a - I ❀ D ❀ B ❀ N // D x I A x M x I | ||
| ND (1370-1373) N | — | Jéz 248 b - I ❀ D ❀ B ❀ N // D x I A : M x I |
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