© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
½ Groschen - Henry III ND
| Silver | 1.95 g | - |
| Issuer | County of Bar (Bar, French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry III (1291-1302) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1291-1302 |
| Value | ½ Groschen (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
h' COmES BARRI
✠ nOmE ⋮ DOmInI ⋮ SIT ⋮ BnDICTV ·:·
Lettering (regular font):
H' COMES BARRI
✠ NOME ⋮ DOMINI ⋮ SIT ⋮ BNDICTV ·:·
Translation:
Henry, count of Bar.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groschen coin from County of Bar (Bar, French States) made of Silver weighing 1.95g is that it was issued during the reign of Henry III, who was the King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine from 1291 to 1302. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Henry III to help finance his military campaigns and administrative expenses. Despite being a small denomination coin, it was made of silver, which was a valuable metal at the time, and its design featured the king's name and title in Latin, highlighting his royal authority.
