Duchy of Lorraine ¼ Groschen Spadin - Frederick IV, 1312 – 1329
Information
Country
Duchy of Lorraine
Duchy of Lorraine
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Groschen
Year
1312 – 1329
Ruler
Frederick IV
(1312–1328)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.9
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Groschen from Duchy of Lorraine. Issued from 1312 to 1329. Struck in Silver. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.9 g.
- Obverse
- Full-length figure of the duke facing forward, in armor and helmet, holding sword in right hand and shield in left, his feet and elbow intersecting legend. To right, a banner of Lorraine. (Frederick, Duke of Lorraine.)
- Reverse
- Banner of Lorraine with three alerions and a downward pointing sword side-by-side. (Coinage of Nancy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1312-1329) | — | |||
| ND (1312-1329) | — | Trefoil between the duke's legs (Flon 3; de Saulcy III, 22). |
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