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Groschen Tournois - Henry IV ND
| Silver | 2.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | County of Bar (Bar, French States) |
|---|---|
| Count | Henry IV (1336-1344) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1339-1344 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#333027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée dividing inner legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ BnDICTV ⋮ SIT⋮ nOmE ⋮ DnI ⋮ nRI ⋮ DEI
MOnETA · S · MIEh'·
Unabridged legend: Benedictu sit nome domini nostri dei
Translation:
Blessed be the name of Our Lord God.
Coinage of Saint-Mihiel.
Comment
Imitative of the Groschen with crown of Philip VI of France (see link below).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Groschen Tournois - Henry IV ND (1339-1344) coin from County of Bar (Bar, French States) is that it was minted during the reign of King Henry IV of France, who was the first French monarch to issue a standardized coinage for the entire kingdom. This coin, made of silver and weighing 2.4 grams, was part of a series of coins introduced by Henry IV to replace the various local currencies that were in use throughout France. The standardization of coinage helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the country, and the Groschen Tournois became a widely used denomination during this period.
