Bugne - Robert of Lenoncourt 4-star issue ND
| Silver | 0.87 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Robert of Lenoncourt (1551-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1551-1555 |
| Value | 1 Bugne (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Thaler (1500-) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Cross pattée cutting the legend, surrounded by four stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON-EPI-MET-ENS
Translation: Coin from the Bishopric of Metz.
Comment
Type N°21 Bugne variant B ;
★STEPH (B) ★METEN★S Saint Stephen kneeling with hands clasped on the left.
Under him, a B, mark of Bergerons, the master of coinage.
MY EPI MET ENS (a small crest of Lenoncourt at the beginning of the legend) .
Cross pattée cutting the legend,surrounded by four stars, small crest of Lenoncourt at the center.
The mint of the Prince-bishop was moved from Marsal to Vic-sur-Seille in the beginning of his reign, but Henri II of France sequestered the mint in 1553.
Interesting fact
The Bugne - Robert of Lenoncourt (4-star issue) ND (1551-1555) coin from the Bishopric of Metz (French States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1551-1555) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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