Duchy of Lorraine Groschen - Charles II, 1420 – 1424
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Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1420 – 1424
Ruler
Charles II
(1390–1431)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1420 to 1424. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.6 g.
- Obverse
- Full-length figure of Duke Charles facing forward, wearing crown of roses and tunic with sash with emblems of Lorraine, holding sword in right hand. (Charles, Duke of Lorraine and Marquis.)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattee dividing legend. In the angles, alternating arms of Lorraine and Bar. In the center, a shield of Jerusalem - Naples/Anjou. (Blessed be the name of the Lord.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1420-1424) | — |
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