© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
⅓ Groschen - Edward I ND
| Silver | 1.38 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Bar (Bar, French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Edward I (1302-1336) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1302-1336 |
| Value | ⅓ Groschen (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#332924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée within beaded inner circle surrounded by double legends.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BHDICTV ⋮ SIT⋮ HOmEn ⋮ DOmInI
✠ MOnET' S' MICAEL'
Translation:
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Coinage of Saint-Mihiel.
Comment
Imitative of the maille tierce of Philip IV the Fair of France (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅓ Groschen coin from County of Bar is that it was issued during the reign of Edward I (1302-1336) and features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.38 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the County of Bar and surrounding regions during the early 14th century.
