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Groschen with knight - René I ND
Silver | 2.22 g | 25 mm |
Issuer | Duchy of Bar (Bar, French States) |
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Duke | René I (1430-1480) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1424-1431 |
Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
Currency | Livre |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.22 g |
Diameter | 25 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#8635 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée dividing the interior legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ SIT nOmEn ⁑ DOmInI ⁑ BEnEDICT'
mOn-ETA - Sx mI-ChA
Translation:
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Coinage of Saint-Mihiel.
Interesting fact
The coat of arms on the Groschen coin features a knight on horseback, representing the Duchy of Bar's symbol of power and authority.