¼ Groschen - Charles II

Features

Issuer Duchy of Lorraine (French States)
Duke Charles II (1390-1431)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1390-1431
Value ¼ Groschen (1⁄80)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 0.9 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
79448
References Boudeau# 1482,
Émile Boudeau; 2002. Catalogue général illustré et à prix marqués des monnaies françaises provinciales (4th edition). Les Chevau-Légers, Paris, France.
Flon# 22
Dominique Flon; 2002. Histoire monétaire de la Lorraine et des Trois-Évêchés / Tome 1. Prolégomènes. Première partie: Les temps du denier et de l'installation des droits. Société Thierry Alix, Nancy, France.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Helmed, armored and armed duke riding a horse.

Lettering: KAROLUS DUX LOTHO

Translation: Charles Duke of Lorraine.

Reverse

Fleuron-ornamented cross containing an alerion in his middle, between 4 clovers.

Lettering: MONETA FCA IN NANCEI

Translation: Coin struck in Nancy.

Edge

Smooth.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1390-1431) 

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