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½ Groschen - Conrad II Bayer of Boppard ND
| Silver | 1.2 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Conrad Bayer of Boppard (1414-1459) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1415-1459 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (6) |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#334044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MOI I ETA × I IOVA × DE × MARS
Unabridged legend: Moneta nova de Marsal
Translation: New coinage of Marsal.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groschen coin is that it was issued during the reign of Conrad II Bayer of Boppard, who was the Bishop of Metz from 1415 to 1459. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Bishopric of Metz during this time period, and it features an image of the bishop on one side and a cross on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.2 grams. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians interested in the currency and art of the medieval period.
