City of Metz Groschen, 1540 – 1646
Saint kneeling, 2d type
Information
Country
City of Metz
City of Metz
Currency
Thaler
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groschen
Year
1540 – 1646
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.15
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groschen from City of Metz. Issued from 1540 to 1646. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.15 g.
- Obverse
- Cross pattée with star in each corner dividing inner legend and inner circle, double legends, shield of city of Metz ends outer legend. (Blessed be the name of our Lord Jesus-Christ. Groschen of Metz.)
- Reverse
- Saint Stephen kneeling and praying to the left, nimbate , between two city shields, under a blessing hand. (Saint Stephen protomartyr.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1540-1646) | — |
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