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Groschen - Henry IV ND
| Silver | 2.3 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Verdun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry IV of Apremont (1312-1349) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1338-1349 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#384269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
MOnETA VIRDVn
✠ BNDICTV: SIT: NOME: DNI: NRI: DEI
Lettering (regular font):
MONETA VIRDVN
✠ BNDICTV: SIT: NOME: DNI: NRI: DEI
Translation:
Coinage of Verdun.
Blessed be the name of our lord God.
Comment
Imitation of the 2nd broadcast of Philip VI's big tournament (see link below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Henry IV ND (1338-1349) from Bishopric of Verdun (French States) made of Silver weighing 2.3 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 IV, who was the first French king to issue a standardized coinage that was used across all of his territories. This coin was part of a larger effort to centralize power and control the economy, and it features an image of the king on one side and a cross on the other. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce during a time of significant economic growth and development.
