Groschen with knight - René I ND (1424-1431) front Groschen with knight - René I ND (1424-1431) back
Groschen with knight - René I ND (1424-1431) photo
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Groschen with knight - René I ND

 
Silver 2.22 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bar (Bar, French States)
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
References
Numista
N#8635
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.