© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Bugne / 2 Denier ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1500-1550 |
| Value | 2 Denier = ⅙ denier = 1⁄120 Livre |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée, star in each corner
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MONETA METENSI
Unabridged legend: Moneta Metensis
Translation: Coinage pf Metz
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in France, known as the Wars of Religion. The French States, including the City of Metz, were involved in a series of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants that lasted from 1562 to 1598. Despite this, the coinage of the time continued to be minted, with the ½ Bugne / 2 Denier coin being one example of a coin that was produced during this period.
