½ Groschen "kwartnik" - Henry III

Features

Issuer Duchy of Glogau (Silesia)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1274-1309
Value 1 Kwartnik = ½ groschen
Composition Silver
Weight 1.78 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
274378
References Kop# 5717
Edmund Kopicki; 1995. Ilustrowany skorowidz pieniedzy polskich i z Polska związanych / Część 1.1. Teksty Poz. 1-7058. Polskie Towarzystwo Numizmatyczne - Zarząd Główny, Warsaw, Poland.
And 3 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned bust facing within inner circle, border of trefoils.

Reverse

Shield with Bavarian arms.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ CLIPEVS BAVWARIE

Lettering (regular font): ✠ CLIPEVS BAVWARIE

Mint

Głogów, Poland (1340-1625)

Comments

Reverse in main photos has been double struck with nearly 180 degree rotation.

Example with normal reverse strike:

© Gabinet Numizmatyczne Damian Marciniak

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1274-1309) 

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