1/2 Groschen - Charles III

€107,842.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1582-1608
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groschen (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound
CompositionBillon
Weight0.91 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Flon#165, Boudeau#1560
Obverse descriptionShields of Lorraine and Bar joined under a large ducal crown intersecting the legend at the top.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROL.D:G.LOT.B.DVX
(Translation: Charles, by the grace of God duke of Lorraine and Bar.)
Reverse descriptionAlerion under a crown intersecting the legend at the top.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONET.NOV NANCEI.CVSA
(Translation: New coinage struck in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1582-1608)  - -
Catalog ID6693785190
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