© Collection J.Prasalek
© Collection J.Prasalek
Groschen - Theoderic V ND
| Silver (.937) | 3.22 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Metz (French States) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Theoderic V of Boppard (1365-1384) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1365-1383 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (12) |
| Currency | Denier (929-1505) |
| Composition | Silver (.937) |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross cutting inner legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRO-SVS - ME-TE’S'
+ BHDICTV'° SIT: NOME'° DHI'° NRI''° IHV'° XPI'
Translation:
Groschen of Metz.
Blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ.
Comment
On September 25, 1383, at the end of his episcopate, Thierry V sold his right to coin the workshop of Metz to the city for 4,000 gold francs of the kingdom of France.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen coin is that it was minted during the reign of Theoderic V, who was the Bishop of Metz from 1365 to 1383. The coin features an image of Theoderic on one side and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Metz on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively small weight of 3.22 grams also make it a notable example of medieval coinage.
