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© Sincona AG
Groschen ND
| Silver | 3.35 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1384-1406 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#365112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full- length nimbate figure of Saint Stephen facing, holding a stone in right hand and palm in left, enclosed in oval.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⋆ S' ⋆ STEPH' ⋆ PROTHO' ⋆
Translation: Saint Stephen protomartyr.
Comment
This groschen of the City of Metz is known to pre-date the later groschen with kneeling Saint Stephen, and to date from at least 1384. The weight standard is similar to the groschen struck by Bishop Thierry V (see first link), and significantly heavier than the later type struck from 1406 (see second link).It is believed to have been struck around 1384 and/or slightly later.
Interesting fact
The Groschen ND (1384-1406) from City of Metz (French States) was minted during the reign of King Charles VI of France, who was known for his extensive coinage reforms. This coin was one of the first silver coins to be widely used in France and its territories, and it played an important role in the country's economy during that time.
