Bishopric of Metz Groschen - Rudolph of Coucy, 1388 – 1415
Marsal
Information
Country
Bishopric of Metz
Bishopric of Metz
Currency
Denier
(929 – 1505)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1388 – 1415
Ruler
Rudolph of Coucy
(1387–1415)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from Bishopric of Metz. Issued from 1388 to 1415. Struck in Silver. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Long cross dividing reeded inner circle and legend, alternating crowns and croziers in the angles. (Rudolph of Coucy, Bishop of Metz.)
- Reverse
- Half-length figure of Saint Stephen within reeded inner circle, nimbate, holding stone in right hand and palm in left, Coucy arms below, dividing legend. (Coinage of Marsal.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1388-1415) | — |
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