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Double Groschen - René II ND
| Silver | 3.7 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | René II (1473-1508) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1508 |
| Value | 1 Plaque (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arm holding a sword, emerging from a cloud. Legend starts with cross of Lorraine.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECIT ⁑ POTEnCIAm ⁑ In ⁑ BRAChIO ⁑ SVO
Translation: He has made known the power of his arm.
Comment
Design is similar to the smaller Groschen of René II (see link below).Varieties:
- Spelling and punctuation varieties exist. For example, obverse legend ending in SI IЄ LOThO'; reverse with spelling POTЄnTIAm
- A subtype in which the crowned shield does not divide the legend, which is RЄnATVS D G RЄX SICIL IhRL IOTh D (Flon 39, p. 566; Saulcy XIII, 9):
Copyright @Jean Elsen et Ses Fils
Interesting fact
The Double Groschen coin from the Duchy of Lorraine features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a shield with the coat of arms of Lorraine and a crowned mantle with the motto "Vallé there virtue" (Valley of virtue).
