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Groschen - René I Lorraine Cross; Lily ND
| Billon | 2.0 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Bar (Bar, French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | René I (1430-1480) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1431-1453 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double barred cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⚜ SIT ⁑nOmEn ⁑ DnI ⁑ BEnEDICTV
Unabridged legend: Sit nomen domini benedictum
Translation: Blessed be the name of the lord.
Comment
A nearly identical type was struck for the Duchy of Lorraine. Elsen distinguishes them by the use of an alerion to start the reverse legend (Lorraine) versus a lily (Bar).Legend variants are known.
Weight varies between 1.7 - 2.2 g.
Interesting fact
The coat of arms on the Groschen coin features a unique combination of the Lorraine Cross and the Lily, symbolizing the union of the two powerful families that ruled the Duchy of Bar.
