Lorraine (1508-44) 1/2 gros
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This specimen was lot 1702 in Goldberg sale 128 (Los Angeles, June 2022), where it sold for $72. The catalog description[1] noted, "France: Lorraine. ½ Gros d'argent, ND (1508-1544). Nancy. Antoine, 1508-44. Crowned shield of arms. Reverse: Sword. Lustrous. NGC graded AU-55."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver or billon, this specimen 20 mm diameter, 1.17 g.
Catalog reference: Roberts-9437; Bd. 1509.
- Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
- [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, Stephen Harvey and Vera Liu, Goldberg Sale 128: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.
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