1/2 Sol Carolus - Charles III

€59,002.00
IssuerLorraine, Duchy of
Year1575-1581
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sol (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound
CompositionBillon
Weight0.8 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Boudeau#1539, Flon#48-50 p.636 ; 93, Saulcy#XVIII, 11#, KM#1
Obverse descriptionShield of Lorraine over a sword.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS.D.G.LOTH.DVX
(Translation: Charles, for God`s grace, Duke of Lorraine.)
Reverse descriptionEmpty cross of Lorraine.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+MONETA.NANCEIC
(Translation: Coin struck in Nancy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1575-1581)  - Flon#48 -
ND (1575-1581)  - Flon#49-50 -
ND (1575-1581) F - Flon#93 -
Catalog ID5072387010
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