¼ Groschen - Louis I ND (1409-1415) front ¼ Groschen - Louis I ND (1409-1415) back
¼ Groschen - Louis I ND (1409-1415) photo
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¼ Groschen - Louis I ND

 
Silver 1.62 g -
Description
Issuer
County of Vienne (Dauphiné) (French States)
Dauphin
Louis I (1409-1415)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1409-1415
Value
¼ Groschen (1⁄80)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.62 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#381128
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rhombus with 2 lilies and 2 dolphins.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ DALPh'S • VIENEnSIS

Lettering (regular font): ✠ DALPH'S • VIENENSIS

Translation: ... and Dauphin of Viennois.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Groschen coin from County of Vienne (Dauphiné) is that it was minted during the reign of Louis I, who was also known as Louis the Dauphin, and was the son of King Charles VI of France.