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Groschen - Henry II
| Billon | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry II (1608-1624) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1624 (1608-1624) |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Crowned alerion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA.NOVA.NANCEI.CVSA.
Translation: New coinage made in Nancy.
Comment
Multiple lettering varieties exist. Main varieties are shown with a letter and a number:
Obverse variants:
HENRI.D:G.LOTH.B.DVX (a)
HENRI.D:G.DVX.LOTH.M (b)
MONETA.NOVA.NANCEI.CV. (c)
Reverse variants:
MONETA.NOVA.NANCEI.CV. (1)
HENRI.D:G.DVX.LOTH.MARCH. (2)
Other minor varieties exist: CVSA/CVS, small/big G, etc.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Henry II 1623-1624 (1608-1624) from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Billon weighing 1.2 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Henry II, who was the Duke of Lorraine from 1608 until his death in 1624. During this time, the Duchy of Lorraine was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Groschen coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region.
