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Groschen with shield - René II ND
| Silver | 1.66 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Lorraine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | René II (1473-1508) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1508 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arm holding sword, descending from a cloud. Legend starts with Lorraine cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECIT ⁑ POTENCIAM ⁑ IN ⁑ BRACHIO ⁑ S
Translation: He has made known the power of his arm.
Comment
Varieties:- Variations of the legend are known
- Variety in which the shield obverse is smaller and does not divide the legend (Flon 41, p. 567; Saulcy XIV, 2):
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Interesting fact
The coat of arms on the Groschen coin features the emblem of the House of Lorraine, which includes a shield with three rows of fleur-de-lis and a banner with the motto "Vallé there camp!" which means "The valley is yours!" in French.
