Groschen with shield - Anne ND (1488-1491) front Groschen with shield - Anne ND (1488-1491) back
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Groschen with shield - Anne ND

 
Silver 3.55 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brittany (French States)
Duchess
Anne (1488-1491,1498-1499)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1488-1491
Value
1 Groschen (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.55 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#34330
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Flowered cross with pellets around the center.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + : SIT : NOMEN : DNI : BENEDICTV :

Translation: Blessed be the name of our lord.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Groschen with shield - Anne ND (1488-1491) from Duchy of Brittany (French States) made of Silver weighing 3.55 g is that it was minted during the reign of Anne of France, who was the Duchess of Brittany from 1488 to 1491. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during her reign, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.