© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groschen - John I Helmeted shield ND
| Silver | 3.25 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I (1346-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1348-1372 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Downward pointing sword, dividing interior legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BNDICTV' ⸰ SIT ⁑ nOmE' ⸰ DNI' ⸰ nRI' ⸰ IhV' ⸰ XPC
GROSVS ⁑ nAnCEI
Translation:
Blessed be the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Groschen of Nancy.
Comment
A Groschen with similar obverse but different reverse (see reference) is dated to the second half of John's reign.Interesting fact
The Groschen coin from the Duchy of Lorraine, featuring John I (Helmeted shield) and made of silver, weighing 3.25g, is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John I, who ruled the duchy from 1348 to 1372, a period marked by the devastating effects of the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and widely accepted form of currency, facilitating trade and commerce in the region. Its silver content also made it a valuable commodity, contributing to the wealth and prosperity of the duchy.
