FRANCE Theoderic (Thierry) V of Boppard Metz (1365-1384) de Boppart Silver Groschen, 1365-1384. (25mm, 3.33 g)

Obverse

Blessing bishop with mitre, holding a long crozier with left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: THEODC’* – EPS’* METE’*

Unabridged legend: Theodoricus Episcopus Mettensis

Translation: Theoderic, Bishop of Metz.

Reverse

Long cross cutting inner legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRO-SVS – ME-TE’S’
+ BHDICTV’° SIT: NOME’° DHI’° NRI”° IHV’° XPI’

Unabridged legend:
Grossus Mettensis
Benedictum Sit Nomen Domini Nostri Iesus Christi

Translation:
Groschen of Metz.
Blessed be the name of our lord Jesus Christ

26mm, 3.33 g

Boudeau# 1641

Toned

Extremely Fine

Provenance ticket supplied – previously sold by Victor England 1983 and (£325) – IHP £395