© Spink and Son
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Groschen - John I Sierck; shield ND
| Silver | 2.84 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John I (1346-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1348-1390 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée surrounded by double legend. Interior legend starts with crossed swords.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BENDICTV' ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOmE'⋮ DnI ⋮ IhV ⋮ XPI’
MOnETA : SIERK'
Translation:
Blessed be the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Coinage of Sierck.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - John I (Sierck; shield) ND (1348-1390) from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Silver weighing 2.84 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 John I, who was the first Duke of Lorraine to issue coins in his own name, and it features a shield with the Lorraine cross on one side and the name "Johannes" on the other. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and represents an important part of the economic history of the region.
