© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Groschen - Louis I ND
| Silver | 2.79 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Verdun (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Louis I (1420-1430) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1420-1430 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#383998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
GROS’X EPET+ VIRD’
+ BNDICTV’* SIT* NOME’* DNI’* NRI’* IHV’* XPI
Lettering (regular font):
GROS’X EPET+ VIRD’
+ BNDICTV’* SIT* NOME’* DNI’* NRI’* IHV’* XPI
Translation:
Groschen of the Bishop of Verdun.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
Cardinal Louis de Bar minted coins in Verdun and also in Varennes-en-Argonne, a workshop under the Duchy of Bar (see link below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - Louis I ND (1420-1430) from Bishopric of Verdun (French States) made of Silver weighing 2.79 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 Louis I, who was the Bishop of Verdun from 1420 to 1430. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade, and the coin was likely used extensively in commercial transactions throughout the region. Additionally, the fact that it was made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin at the time.
