© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Bugne - Robert of Lenoncourt Arms under hat
1551 year| Billon | 0.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Robert of Lenoncourt (1551-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1551 |
| Value | ½ Bugne (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Stephen, nimbate and kneeling toward right, dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S STEPH METE
15 51
Unabridged legend: Sanctus Stephanus Metensis
Translation: Saint Stephen of Metz.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Bugne coin from the Bishopric of Metz is that it features a unique design element - the arms of Robert of Lenoncourt are depicted under a hat, which was a distinctive feature of the Lenoncourt family's coat of arms. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and makes it easily recognizable to collectors and historians.