© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groschen - René I Lorraine Cross; Alerion ND
| Silver | 1.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | René I (1431-1453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1431-1453 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#322592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Lorraine. Legend starts with an alerion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT ★ nOmEn ★ DnI ★ BEnEDITV
Unabridged legend: Sit nomen domini benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Comment
The coins of Rene I are the first to use the cross of Lorraine.A nearly identical type was struck for the Duchy of Bar. Elsen distinguishes them by the use of an alerion to start the reverse legend (Lorraine) versus a lily (Bar).
Minor spelling and punctuation variants are known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen - René I (Lorraine Cross; Alerion) ND (1431-1453) from Duchy of Lorraine (French States) made of Silver weighing 1.84 g is that it features the Lorraine Cross, which is a symbol of the Duchy of Lorraine and is still used today as a symbol of the region.
