Duchy of Lorraine Groschen with helmeted shield - John I, 1348 – 1372

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Lorraine Duchy of Lorraine
Currency Pound
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1348 – 1372
Ruler John I (1346–1390)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.25
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1348 to 1372. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.25 g.

Obverse
Tilted shield of Lorraine topped with helmet on which eagle taking flight, dividing legend. (John, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse
Downward pointing sword, dividing interior legend. (Blessed be the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Groschen of Nancy.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1348-1372) 
ND (1348-1372)  roses flanking the sword

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